Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 128 · Households served: 115 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 3
The Municipality of Barceloneta operates as a voucher-only housing authority under the Section 8 program. It administers 128 Section 8 vouchers, serving 115 households with an occupancy rate of 89%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Barceloneta area.
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Barceloneta ranks 34th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state. While it serves fewer households than some larger authorities, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to those in need within its jurisdiction.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Barceloneta ranges from $600 to $640, with an average of $620. This is slightly below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00617 at $640, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00612 at $600.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00612 | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00617 | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 00650 | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,040 |
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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