Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,405 · Households served: 1,109 · Occupancy: 78% · ZIP codes served: 2
The Municipality of Caguas operates as a voucher-only housing authority under the Section 8 program. It administers 1,405 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,109 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 78%, indicating that the majority of its vouchers are actively utilized by families in need.
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico, the Municipality of Caguas ranks 5th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger voucher programs in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in the Caguas area.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the Caguas area ranges from $620 to $710, with an average of $665. This is slightly above the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00727 at $710, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00725 at $620.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00725 | $520 | $540 | $660 | $910 | $1,100 |
| 00727 | $590 | $620 | $760 | $1,050 | $1,270 |
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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