Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF ARECIBO
MUNICIPALITY OF ARECIBO
MUNICIPALITY OF ARECIBO is based in Arecibo, Arecibo County, PR and administers 933 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ020. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 682. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00612 | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00616 | $510 | $510 | $590 | $820 | $920 |
| 00650 | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,040 |
| 00652 | $590 | $600 | $690 | $960 | $1,070 |
| 00688 | $480 | $490 | $560 | $780 | $870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF ARECIBO
Phone: (787) 650-5299
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About MUNICIPALITY OF ARECIBO
Overview
The Municipality of Arecibo operates as a voucher-only housing authority under the Section 8 program. It administers 933 Section 8 vouchers, serving 682 households with a 73% occupancy rate. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Arecibo area.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico, the Municipality of Arecibo ranks 6th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families in the Arecibo region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the Arecibo area ranges from $520 to $650, with an average of $590. This is below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 00652 at $650, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00688 at $520.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.