How many low income apartments are in Arecibo, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Arecibo with approximately 2,330 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Arecibo?

Tenant-paid rents in Arecibo's assisted buildings typically range from about $97 to $255 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 Arecibo?

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 Arecibo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Arecibo Municipio: about $440/mo for one-bedroom and $510/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arecibo, PR

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arecibo with roughly 2,330 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $97 to $255 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.

assisted properties

2,330

subsidized units

$176

typical rent

8 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Arecibo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arecibo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia Public Housing	444	$121	7 mo
La Meseta Public Housing	300	$97	8 mo
Trina Padilla de Sanz Public Housing	240	$110	7 mo
Ramon Marin Sola Public Housing	220	$108	3 mo
La Meseta Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	188	—	—
Antonio Marquez Arbona Public Housing	180	$113	11 mo
Trina Padilla Public Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	176	—	—
Bella Vista Public Housing	149	$121	11 mo
Arecibo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Vistas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Hogar San Pablo §202 Senior	72	$158	—
Padre Jose D. Boyd Housing for the PB Section 8	61	$151	—
Adolfo Martinez Apartments PB Section 8	55	$120	—
Paseo Reales Apt LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Villa Los Santos Ii Public Housing	13	$255	—

Section 8 apartments in Arecibo (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
La Meseta Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	188	—	—
Trina Padilla Public Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	176	—	—
Arecibo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Vistas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Padre Jose D. Boyd Housing for the PB Section 8	61	$151	—
Adolfo Martinez Apartments PB Section 8	55	$120	—
Paseo Reales Apt LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Arecibo

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
Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia Public Housing	444	$121	7 mo
La Meseta Public Housing	300	$97	8 mo
Trina Padilla de Sanz Public Housing	240	$110	7 mo
Ramon Marin Sola Public Housing	220	$108	3 mo
Antonio Marquez Arbona Public Housing	180	$113	11 mo
Bella Vista Public Housing	149	$121	11 mo
Villa Los Santos Ii Public Housing	13	$255	—

Voucher rent limits: Arecibo Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Arecibo Municipio: studio $437, 1-BR $440, 2-BR $510, 3-BR $699, 4-BR $787.

Full FMR table for Arecibo Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Arecibo

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.