How many low income apartments are in San Sebastian, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in San Sebastian with approximately 735 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in San Sebastian?

Tenant-paid rents in San Sebastian's assisted buildings typically range from about $102 to $152 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 San Sebastian?

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 San Sebastian?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for San SebastiÃ¡n 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 San Sebastian, PR

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Sebastian with roughly 735 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $102 to $152 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

735

subsidized units

$127

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in San Sebastian

Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Sebastian

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Andres Mendez Liceaga Public Housing	210	$102	7 mo
Hacienda San Andres Public Housing	150	$106	10 mo
Egida Hacienda El Jibarito LIHTCPB Section 8	138	—	—
Villa Soigal PB Section 8	120	$152	—
Jardines de Piedras Blancas LIHTCPB Section 8	69	—	—
Andres Mendez Liceaga Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Section 8 apartments in San Sebastian (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
Egida Hacienda El Jibarito LIHTCPB Section 8	138	—	—
Villa Soigal PB Section 8	120	$152	—
Jardines de Piedras Blancas LIHTCPB Section 8	69	—	—
Andres Mendez Liceaga Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in San Sebastian

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
Andres Mendez Liceaga Public Housing	210	$102	7 mo
Hacienda San Andres Public Housing	150	$106	10 mo

Voucher rent limits: San SebastiÃ¡n Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for San SebastiÃ¡n Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in San Sebastian

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.