Yaguez Public Housing Mayaguez, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Yaguez is a Public Housing community in Mayaguez, PR with 200 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $150/month on average.
200
total units
95%
occupancy
$150
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Yaguez Apt 1, Mayaguez, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,125/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,391/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Yaguez
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Res Yaguez Apt 1, 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 (~$150/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
- Rafael Hernandez Public Housing
- Monte Isleno Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cuesta de Las Piedras Public Housing | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Torre de Mayaguez Apartments PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Nuestra Senora de Covadonga Housing PB Section 8 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Ampi, Inc §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Dona Here §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| La Casa de Junny §811 | Mayaguez | 1.1 km |
| Ramirez de Arellano Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2 km |
| Mayaguez Housing Public Housing | Mayaguez | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mayaguez
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Yaguez have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Yaguez?
Residents report average rents near $150/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 Yaguez?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Yaguez Apt 1 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.