How many low income apartments are in Cabo Rojo, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Cabo Rojo with approximately 454 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cabo Rojo?

Tenant-paid rents in Cabo Rojo's assisted buildings typically range from about $115 to $383 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 Cabo Rojo?

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 Cabo Rojo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cabo Rojo Municipio: about $410/mo for one-bedroom and $530/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cabo Rojo, PR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cabo Rojo with roughly 454 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $115 to $383 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

454

subsidized units

$249

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cabo Rojo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cabo Rojo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Santa Rita de Casia Public Housing	156	$115	11 mo
Cabo Rojo Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
San Francisco Village LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
San Francisco Court LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Marie Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Veredas Del Mar Public Housing	24	$383	—

Section 8 apartments in Cabo Rojo (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
Cabo Rojo Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
San Francisco Village LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
San Francisco Court LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Marie Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Cabo Rojo

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
Santa Rita de Casia Public Housing	156	$115	11 mo
Veredas Del Mar Public Housing	24	$383	—

Voucher rent limits: Cabo Rojo Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cabo Rojo Municipio: studio $407, 1-BR $410, 2-BR $530, 3-BR $659, 4-BR $702.

Full FMR table for Cabo Rojo Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cabo Rojo

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.