How many low income apartments are in Aguas Buenas, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Aguas Buenas with approximately 312 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Aguas Buenas?

Tenant-paid rents in Aguas Buenas's assisted buildings typically range from about $120 to $239 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Aguas Buenas?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Aguas Buenas?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Aguas Buenas Municipio: about $572/mo for one-bedroom and $663/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Aguas Buenas, PR

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Aguas Buenas with roughly 312 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $120 to $239 per month.

assisted properties

312

subsidized units

$180

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Aguas Buenas

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Aguas Buenas

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Vista Alegre Public Housing	74	$120	—
Vista Alegre Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Vistas de Jagueyes PB Section 8	73	$184	—
Espiritu Santo PB Section 8	50	$239	—
Vistas de Jagueyes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Aguas Buenas (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Vista Alegre Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Vistas de Jagueyes PB Section 8	73	$184	—
Espiritu Santo PB Section 8	50	$239	—
Vistas de Jagueyes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	41	—	—

Public housing developments in Aguas Buenas

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Vista Alegre Public Housing	74	$120	—

Voucher rent limits: Aguas Buenas Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Aguas Buenas Municipio: studio $559, 1-BR $572, 2-BR $663, 3-BR $868, 4-BR $1,046.

Full FMR table for Aguas Buenas Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Aguas Buenas

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.