Villas de Mayaguez PB Section 8 Mayaguez, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villas de Mayaguez is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mayaguez, PR with 164 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $235/month on average.
164
total units
99%
occupancy
$235
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Calle Tenerife, Mayaguez, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $11,698/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,291/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 39% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 58% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Villas de Mayaguez
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1000 Calle Tenerife, Mayaguez; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$235/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mayaguez
- Columbus Landing Public Housing
- Central American Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franklin D Roosevelt Public Housing
- Sabalos Gardens Public Housing
- Manuel Hernandez Rosa Public Housing
- El Carmen Public Housing
- Jardines de Concordia Public Housing
- Jardines de Mayaguez LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yaguez Public Housing
- Rafael Hernandez Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estancias Presb. Del Angel §202 Senior | Hormigueros | 2 km |
| Mayaguez Housing Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2.2 km |
| San Fernando Elderly Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 2.2 km |
| Flamboyan Gardens Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2.4 km |
| Sabalos Gardens Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2.4 km |
| San Miguel Apartments PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 2.4 km |
| Gabriel Soler Public Housing | Hormigueros | 2.4 km |
| Cuesta de Las Piedras Public Housing | Mayaguez | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mayaguez
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villas de Mayaguez have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Villas de Mayaguez?
Residents report average rents near $235/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Villas de Mayaguez?
Contact the management office at 1000 Calle Tenerife in Mayaguez. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.