How many low income apartments are in Cidra, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Cidra with approximately 366 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cidra?

Tenant-paid rents in Cidra's assisted buildings typically range from about $113 to $338 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 Cidra?

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 Cidra?

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

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cidra with roughly 366 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $113 to $338 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

366

subsidized units

$226

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cidra

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cidra

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Praxedes Santiago LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	124	$113	4 mo
Golden Living Cidra LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Jardines de Cidra Public Housing	69	$118	3 mo
El Lago PB Section 8	50	$338	—
Cidra Housing Public Housing	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cidra (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
Praxedes Santiago LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	124	$113	4 mo
Golden Living Cidra LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
El Lago PB Section 8	50	$338	—

Public housing developments in Cidra

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
Jardines de Cidra Public Housing	69	$118	3 mo
Cidra Housing Public Housing	3	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cidra Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Cidra Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cidra

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.