How many low income apartments are in Coamo, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Coamo with approximately 879 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Coamo?

Tenant-paid rents in Coamo's assisted buildings typically range from about $97 to $122 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 Coamo?

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 Coamo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Coamo Municipio: about $433/mo for one-bedroom and $475/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Coamo, PR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Coamo with roughly 879 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $97 to $122 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

879

subsidized units

$110

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Coamo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Coamo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Jardines Del Eden Public Housing	150	$100	46 mo
Coamo Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
Las Palmas Public Housing	120	$110	27 mo
San Idelfonso Apts PB Section 8	100	$122	—
San Ildefonso Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Coamo Apartments Public Housing	88	$97	12 mo
San Blas Apartments LIHTC	69	—	—
Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Alberto E. Sanchez Housing for the PB Section 8	48	$99	—
Jardines de Las Flores 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Coamo (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
Coamo Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	120	—	—
San Idelfonso Apts PB Section 8	100	$122	—
San Ildefonso Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Alberto E. Sanchez Housing for the PB Section 8	48	$99	—
Jardines de Las Flores 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Coamo

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 Del Eden Public Housing	150	$100	46 mo
Las Palmas Public Housing	120	$110	27 mo
Coamo Apartments Public Housing	88	$97	12 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Coamo

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
San Blas Apartments LIHTC	69	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Coamo Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Coamo Municipio: studio $414, 1-BR $433, 2-BR $475, 3-BR $661, 4-BR $717.

Full FMR table for Coamo Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Coamo

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.