How many low income apartments are in Humacao, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Humacao with approximately 1,502 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Humacao?

Tenant-paid rents in Humacao's assisted buildings typically range from about $104 to $314 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 Humacao?

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 Humacao?

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

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Humacao with roughly 1,502 assisted units — including 5 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 $104 to $314 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

1,502

subsidized units

$209

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Humacao

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Humacao

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Padre Rivera Public Housing	260	$118	4 mo
Jardines de Oriente Public Housing	200	$118	8 mo
Dr Pedro J Palou Public Housing	150	$104	4 mo
Villas de Humacao PB Section 8	120	$210	—
Vistas Del Boulevard LIHTC	115	—	—
Hogar Manuel Mediavilla Negron LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Ryder Home for the Elderly PB Section 8	96	$314	—
Hogar Manuel Mediavilla Negron Ii LIHTC	90	—	—
Jardines de Oriente Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
La Estancia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	67	$265	—
Egida Ryder, Inc. §202 Senior	55	$182	—
Ryder Assisted Care I §811	41	$194	—
Ryder Village Ii, Inc.-3 §202 Senior	41	$248	—
Ryder Village, Inc. §202 Senior	35	$177	—
Ryder Assisted Care Ii §811	24	$124	—
Ryder Assisted Care Iii §811	20	$201	—

Section 8 apartments in Humacao (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
Villas de Humacao PB Section 8	120	$210	—
Hogar Manuel Mediavilla Negron LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Ryder Home for the Elderly PB Section 8	96	$314	—
Jardines de Oriente Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
La Estancia Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	67	$265	—

Public housing developments in Humacao

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
Padre Rivera Public Housing	260	$118	4 mo
Jardines de Oriente Public Housing	200	$118	8 mo
Dr Pedro J Palou Public Housing	150	$104	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Humacao

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
Vistas Del Boulevard LIHTC	115	—	—
Hogar Manuel Mediavilla Negron Ii LIHTC	90	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Humacao Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Humacao Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Humacao

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.