How many low income apartments are in Toa Alta, PR?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Toa Alta with approximately 556 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Toa Alta?

Tenant-paid rents in Toa Alta's assisted buildings typically range from about $190 to $220 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 Toa Alta?

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 Toa Alta?

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

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Toa Alta with roughly 556 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $190 to $220 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

556

subsidized units

$205

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Toa Alta

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Toa Alta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Toa Alta Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	208	—	—
Ramon P Rodriguez Public Housing	80	$190	15 mo
Torres Del Plata Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Torres Del Plata I LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Jardines de San Fernando Public Housing	70	$220	—
Mirador Del Toa LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Toa Alta (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
Toa Alta Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	208	—	—
Torres Del Plata Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Torres Del Plata I LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Mirador Del Toa LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Toa Alta

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
Ramon P Rodriguez Public Housing	80	$190	15 mo
Jardines de San Fernando Public Housing	70	$220	—

Voucher rent limits: Toa Alta Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Toa Alta Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Toa Alta

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.