How many low income apartments are in Carolina, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 26 subsidized properties in Carolina with approximately 3,748 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Carolina?

Tenant-paid rents in Carolina's assisted buildings typically range from about $134 to $248 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 Carolina?

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 Carolina?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Carolina 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 Carolina, PR

There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carolina with roughly 3,748 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 13 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $134 to $248 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

3,748

subsidized units

$191

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Carolina

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carolina

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sabana Abajo Public Housing	500	$140	11 mo
Monserrate Tower Ii PB Section 8	304	$171	—
Monserrate Towers I PB Section 8	304	$180	—
Lagos de Blasina Public Housing	240	$140	19 mo
Los Mirtos Public Housing	240	$134	5 mo
Los Mirtos Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	192	—	—
San Anton Apts PB Section 8	184	$185	—
Lagos de Blasina Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	176	—	—
Felipe Sanchez Osorio Public Housing	153	$224	108 mo
Roberto Clemente Public Housing	126	$213	—
Catanito Gardens Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	124	—	—
Cata¿to Gardens Public Housing	124	$226	30 mo
Jardines de Country Club Apartments PB Section 8	105	$248	—
El Coral Public Housing	100	$189	6 mo
El Coral Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
El Faro Public Housing	100	$178	1 mo
Villa Esperanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$222	—
Carolina Housing Public Housing	92	$165	1 mo
Santa Catalina Public Housing	92	$192	15 mo
La Esmeralda Public Housing	84	$175	15 mo
Alturas de Country Public Housing	71	$141	24 mo
El Remanso Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Loma Alta Public Housing	50	$153	—
Cecilia Orta LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
La Esmeralda Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Egida Daniel Luis Flores §202 Senior	40	$202	—

Section 8 apartments in Carolina (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
Monserrate Tower Ii PB Section 8	304	$171	—
Monserrate Towers I PB Section 8	304	$180	—
Los Mirtos Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	192	—	—
San Anton Apts PB Section 8	184	$185	—
Lagos de Blasina Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	176	—	—
Catanito Gardens Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	124	—	—
Jardines de Country Club Apartments PB Section 8	105	$248	—
El Coral Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Villa Esperanza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	99	$222	—
El Remanso Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Cecilia Orta LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
La Esmeralda Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Carolina

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
Sabana Abajo Public Housing	500	$140	11 mo
Lagos de Blasina Public Housing	240	$140	19 mo
Los Mirtos Public Housing	240	$134	5 mo
Felipe Sanchez Osorio Public Housing	153	$224	108 mo
Roberto Clemente Public Housing	126	$213	—
Cata¿to Gardens Public Housing	124	$226	30 mo
El Coral Public Housing	100	$189	6 mo
El Faro Public Housing	100	$178	1 mo
Carolina Housing Public Housing	92	$165	1 mo
Santa Catalina Public Housing	92	$192	15 mo
La Esmeralda Public Housing	84	$175	15 mo
Alturas de Country Public Housing	71	$141	24 mo
Loma Alta Public Housing	50	$153	—

Voucher rent limits: Carolina Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Carolina Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Carolina

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.