How many low income apartments are in Cayey, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Cayey with approximately 1,171 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cayey?

Tenant-paid rents in Cayey's assisted buildings typically range from about $139 to $467 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 Cayey?

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 Cayey?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cayey Municipio: about $475/mo for one-bedroom and $576/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cayey, PR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cayey with roughly 1,171 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $139 to $467 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

1,171

subsidized units

$303

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cayey

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cayey

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Luis Munoz Morales Public Housing	278	$139	7 mo
Jardines de Montellano Public Housing	250	$153	7 mo
Brisas de Cayey Public Housing	210	$150	4 mo
Jardines de Montellanos Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—
Brisas de Cayey Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Jardines de Juncos I LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Villas de Johnny Toledo Public Housing	54	$467	—
Casa Matilde Nielson PB Section 8	50	$150	—
Los Robles Apartments PB Section 8	48	$245	—
Alturas de Montellano Public Housing	7	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cayey (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
Jardines de Montellanos Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	130	—	—
Brisas de Cayey Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Jardines de Juncos I LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Casa Matilde Nielson PB Section 8	50	$150	—
Los Robles Apartments PB Section 8	48	$245	—

Public housing developments in Cayey

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
Luis Munoz Morales Public Housing	278	$139	7 mo
Jardines de Montellano Public Housing	250	$153	7 mo
Brisas de Cayey Public Housing	210	$150	4 mo
Villas de Johnny Toledo Public Housing	54	$467	—
Alturas de Montellano Public Housing	7	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cayey Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cayey Municipio: studio $472, 1-BR $475, 2-BR $576, 3-BR $801, 4-BR $966.

Full FMR table for Cayey Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cayey

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.