How many low income apartments are in Guayama, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Guayama with approximately 1,192 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Guayama?

Tenant-paid rents in Guayama's assisted buildings typically range from about $91 to $199 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 Guayama?

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 Guayama?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Guayama Municipio: about $418/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 Guayama, PR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Guayama with roughly 1,192 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $91 to $199 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

1,192

subsidized units

$145

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Guayama

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Guayama

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Luis Pales Matos Public Housing	298	$116	6 mo
Carioca Public Housing	200	$91	7 mo
Fernando Calimano Public Housing	146	$121	8 mo
Hogar Santa Rosa PB Section 8	132	$199	—
Brisas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	102	—	—
Jardines de Guamani Public Housing	99	$105	5 mo
El Coqui Apartments PB Section 8	64	$148	—
Egida Hogar San Antonio PB Section 8	60	$107	—
Valle de Guayama Public Housing	49	$113	2 mo
San Antonio Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Guayama (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
Hogar Santa Rosa PB Section 8	132	$199	—
Brisas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	102	—	—
El Coqui Apartments PB Section 8	64	$148	—
Egida Hogar San Antonio PB Section 8	60	$107	—
San Antonio Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—

Public housing developments in Guayama

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 Pales Matos Public Housing	298	$116	6 mo
Carioca Public Housing	200	$91	7 mo
Fernando Calimano Public Housing	146	$121	8 mo
Jardines de Guamani Public Housing	99	$105	5 mo
Valle de Guayama Public Housing	49	$113	2 mo

Voucher rent limits: Guayama Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Guayama Municipio: studio $414, 1-BR $418, 2-BR $475, 3-BR $637, 4-BR $639.

Full FMR table for Guayama Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Guayama

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.