How many low income apartments are in Manati, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Manati with approximately 1,070 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Manati?

Tenant-paid rents in Manati's assisted buildings typically range from about $102 to $212 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 Manati?

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 Manati?

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

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manati with roughly 1,070 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $102 to $212 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

1,070

subsidized units

$157

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Manati

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manati

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Enrique Zorrilla Public Housing	280	$137	6 mo
Los Murales Public Housing	214	$104	4 mo
Brisas de Campo Alegre Public Housing	149	$102	3 mo
Vivameri Apartments Public Housing	142	$104	5 mo
Manati Plaza Apartments PB Section 8	100	$163	—
Vistas de Atenas Public Housing	76	$212	—
Armando Sanchez Housing for the Eld PB Section 8	55	$183	—
Villa Evangelina Iv Public Housing	54	$119	3 mo

Section 8 apartments in Manati (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
Manati Plaza Apartments PB Section 8	100	$163	—
Armando Sanchez Housing for the Eld PB Section 8	55	$183	—

Public housing developments in Manati

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
Enrique Zorrilla Public Housing	280	$137	6 mo
Los Murales Public Housing	214	$104	4 mo
Brisas de Campo Alegre Public Housing	149	$102	3 mo
Vivameri Apartments Public Housing	142	$104	5 mo
Vistas de Atenas Public Housing	76	$212	—
Villa Evangelina Iv Public Housing	54	$119	3 mo

Voucher rent limits: ManatÃ Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for ManatÃ Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Manati

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.