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

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Toa Baja with approximately 322 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Toa Baja's assisted buildings typically range from about $147 to $232 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 Baja?

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 Baja?

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

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Toa Baja with roughly 322 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $147 to $232 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.

assisted properties

322

subsidized units

$190

typical rent

12 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Toa Baja

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Toa Baja

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Golden Age Tower Public Housing	160	$232	22 mo
Villa de Sabana Public Housing	82	$161	12 mo
El Toa Public Housing	80	$147	4 mo

Public housing developments in Toa Baja

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
Golden Age Tower Public Housing	160	$232	22 mo
Villa de Sabana Public Housing	82	$161	12 mo
El Toa Public Housing	80	$147	4 mo

Voucher rent limits: Toa Baja Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Toa Baja Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Toa Baja

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.