Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 933 · Households served: 682 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 5
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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