Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF GUANICA
MUNICIPALITY OF GUANICA
MUNICIPALITY OF GUANICA is based in Guanica, Guanica County, PR and administers 57 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ044. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 26. Occupancy: 45%. ZIP codes served: 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00647 | $550 | $570 | $620 | $840 | $890 |
| 00653 | $510 | $530 | $580 | $780 | $830 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF GUANICA
Phone: (787) 821-2777
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About MUNICIPALITY OF GUANICA
Overview
The Municipality of Guanica operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 57 vouchers that serve 26 households. With an occupancy rate of 45%, the program provides rental assistance to low-income families in the city of Guanica, Puerto Rico. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on the voucher program to support housing needs in the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Guanica ranks 64th in terms of voucher size. While it is one of the smaller programs, it plays a crucial role in providing rental assistance to the local population. The authority serves two ZIP codes within the county, ensuring that residents have access to affordable housing options.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the Municipality of Guanica ranges from $530 to $530, with an average of $530. This is below the state average of $640. Both ZIP codes served, 00647 and 00653, have the same FMR for two-bedroom units.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.