How many low income apartments are in Isabela, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Isabela with approximately 440 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Isabela?

Tenant-paid rents in Isabela's assisted buildings typically range from about $152 to $265 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 Isabela?

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 Isabela?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Isabela Municipio: about $482/mo for one-bedroom and $564/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Isabela, PR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Isabela with roughly 440 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $152 to $265 per month. Median reported wait: about 41 months.

assisted properties

440

subsidized units

$209

typical rent

41 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Isabela

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Isabela

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alturas de Isabela Public Housing	104	$152	54 mo
Jardines Del Noroeste Public Housing	97	$187	27 mo
Vistas de Isabela Ii Public Housing	95	$246	—
Vicente Geigel Polanco PB Section 8	80	$196	—
Castilla Valley Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Vistas de Isabela Public Housing	32	$265	—

Section 8 apartments in Isabela (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
Vicente Geigel Polanco PB Section 8	80	$196	—
Castilla Valley Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Isabela

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
Alturas de Isabela Public Housing	104	$152	54 mo
Jardines Del Noroeste Public Housing	97	$187	27 mo
Vistas de Isabela Ii Public Housing	95	$246	—
Vistas de Isabela Public Housing	32	$265	—

Voucher rent limits: Isabela Municipio Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Isabela Municipio: studio $480, 1-BR $482, 2-BR $564, 3-BR $680, 4-BR $756.

Full FMR table for Isabela Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Isabela

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.