How many low income apartments are in Catano, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Catano with approximately 1,938 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Catano?

Tenant-paid rents in Catano's assisted buildings typically range from about $123 to $222 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 Catano?

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 Catano?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for CataÃ±o 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 Catano, PR

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Catano with roughly 1,938 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $123 to $222 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.

assisted properties

1,938

subsidized units

$173

typical rent

26 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Catano

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Catano

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Las Palmas Public Housing	400	$124	29 mo
Res. Juana Matos Public Housing	400	$144	15 mo
Angeli Apartments PB Section 8	206	$222	—
Juana Matos Public Housing	200	$132	15 mo
Jardines de Catano Public Housing	180	$123	23 mo
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron Public Housing	160	$167	41 mo
El Coqui Public Housing	132	$170	74 mo
Ciudad Feliz PB Section 8	130	$219	—
Ciudad Feliz LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Catano (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
Angeli Apartments PB Section 8	206	$222	—
Ciudad Feliz PB Section 8	130	$219	—
Ciudad Feliz LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—

Public housing developments in Catano

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
Las Palmas Public Housing	400	$124	29 mo
Res. Juana Matos Public Housing	400	$144	15 mo
Juana Matos Public Housing	200	$132	15 mo
Jardines de Catano Public Housing	180	$123	23 mo
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron Public Housing	160	$167	41 mo
El Coqui Public Housing	132	$170	74 mo

Voucher rent limits: CataÃ±o Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for CataÃ±o Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Catano

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.