How many low income apartments are in Ciales, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Ciales with approximately 371 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ciales?

Tenant-paid rents in Ciales's assisted buildings typically range from about $103 to $210 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 Ciales?

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 Ciales?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Ciales Municipio: about $433/mo for one-bedroom and $493/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ciales, PR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ciales with roughly 371 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $103 to $210 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

371

subsidized units

$157

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ciales

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ciales

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fernando Sierra Berdecia Public Housing	100	$103	4 mo
Ovidio Lamoso Coira §202 Senior	93	$150	—
Colinas de Jaguas PB Section 8	54	$196	—
Alturas de Ciales Public Housing	50	—	—
Verde Real Public Housing	42	$210	—
Colinas de Jaguas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Ciales (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
Colinas de Jaguas PB Section 8	54	$196	—
Colinas de Jaguas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Ciales

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
Fernando Sierra Berdecia Public Housing	100	$103	4 mo
Alturas de Ciales Public Housing	50	—	—
Verde Real Public Housing	42	$210	—

Voucher rent limits: Ciales Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ciales Municipio: studio $429, 1-BR $433, 2-BR $493, 3-BR $621, 4-BR $704.

Full FMR table for Ciales Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ciales

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.