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

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Vega Alta with approximately 445 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

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

Tenant-paid rents in Vega Alta's assisted buildings typically range from about $113 to $230 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 Vega 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 Vega Alta?

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

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Vega Alta with roughly 445 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $113 to $230 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

445

subsidized units

$172

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Vega Alta

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Vega Alta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Francisco Vega Sanchez Public Housing	100	$131	11 mo
El Batey Public Housing	91	$121	10 mo
Las Violetas Public Housing	88	$113	27 mo
Alturas de Monte Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$230	—
Alturas de Monte Verde Apts-rh LIHTC	60	—	—
Las Violetas Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Vega 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
Alturas de Monte Verde Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$230	—
Las Violetas Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—

Public housing developments in Vega 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
Francisco Vega Sanchez Public Housing	100	$131	11 mo
El Batey Public Housing	91	$121	10 mo
Las Violetas Public Housing	88	$113	27 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Vega Alta

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Alturas de Monte Verde Apts-rh LIHTC	60	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Vega Alta Municipio Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Vega Alta Municipio →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Vega 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.