How many low income apartments are in Guaynabo, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Guaynabo with approximately 1,724 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Guaynabo?

Tenant-paid rents in Guaynabo's assisted buildings typically range from about $112 to $294 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 Guaynabo?

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 Guaynabo?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Guaynabo Municipio: about $572/mo for one-bedroom and $663/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Guaynabo, PR

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Guaynabo with roughly 1,724 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 $112 to $294 per month. Median reported wait: about 38 months.

assisted properties

1,724

subsidized units

$203

typical rent

38 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Guaynabo

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Guaynabo

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alejandrino Public Housing	293	$141	9 mo
Villa Venecia LIHTCPB Section 8	273	$277	—
Hannia Maria Apartments PB Section 8	260	$241	—
Villas Del Mabo Public Housing	204	$208	270 mo
Zenon Diaz Valcarcel Public Housing	200	$147	38 mo
La Rosaleda Public Housing	135	$112	11 mo
Luis Munoz Marin PB Section 8	108	$187	—
Rafael Martinez Nadal Public Housing	92	$184	41 mo
Colegio de Ingenieros PB Section 8	84	$294	—
Villa Providencia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	75	$157	—

Section 8 apartments in Guaynabo (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
Villa Venecia LIHTCPB Section 8	273	$277	—
Hannia Maria Apartments PB Section 8	260	$241	—
Luis Munoz Marin PB Section 8	108	$187	—
Colegio de Ingenieros PB Section 8	84	$294	—
Villa Providencia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	75	$157	—

Public housing developments in Guaynabo

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
Alejandrino Public Housing	293	$141	9 mo
Villas Del Mabo Public Housing	204	$208	270 mo
Zenon Diaz Valcarcel Public Housing	200	$147	38 mo
La Rosaleda Public Housing	135	$112	11 mo
Rafael Martinez Nadal Public Housing	92	$184	41 mo

Voucher rent limits: Guaynabo Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Guaynabo Municipio: studio $559, 1-BR $572, 2-BR $663, 3-BR $868, 4-BR $1,046.

Full FMR table for Guaynabo Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Guaynabo

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.