How many low income apartments are in Fajardo, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Fajardo with approximately 734 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fajardo?

Tenant-paid rents in Fajardo's assisted buildings typically range from about $107 to $257 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 Fajardo?

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 Fajardo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Fajardo Municipio: about $490/mo for one-bedroom and $600/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fajardo, PR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fajardo with roughly 734 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $107 to $257 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

734

subsidized units

$182

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fajardo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fajardo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing	210	$107	9 mo
Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Vistas Del Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	152	$192	—
Santiago Veve Calzada Public Housing	100	$198	—
Fajardo Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	60	$257	—
Santiago Fajardo Village LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$163	—

Section 8 apartments in Fajardo (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
Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	152	—	—
Vistas Del Mar Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	152	$192	—
Fajardo Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	60	$257	—
Santiago Fajardo Village LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$163	—

Public housing developments in Fajardo

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
Pedro Rosario Nieves Public Housing	210	$107	9 mo
Santiago Veve Calzada Public Housing	100	$198	—

Voucher rent limits: Fajardo Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fajardo Municipio: studio $487, 1-BR $490, 2-BR $600, 3-BR $736, 4-BR $799.

Full FMR table for Fajardo Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fajardo

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.