Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF GUAYAMA
MUNICIPALITY OF GUAYAMA
MUNICIPALITY OF GUAYAMA is based in Guayama, Guayama County, PR and administers 268 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ017. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 223. Occupancy: 83%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00704 | $520 | $540 | $590 | $800 | $850 |
| 00784 | $460 | $470 | $520 | $730 | $870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF GUAYAMA
26 Calle Vicente Pales W, Guayama, PR 00784
Phone: (787) 864-0600
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About MUNICIPALITY OF GUAYAMA
Overview
The Municipality of Guayama operates as a voucher-only housing authority under the Section 8 program. It administers 268 Section 8 vouchers, serving 223 households with an occupancy rate of 83%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Guayama area.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Guayama ranks 15th in terms of voucher size. This places it in a notable position within the state, indicating a significant level of support for local families in need of affordable housing. Despite its relatively small size, the authority plays a crucial role in the region's housing landscape.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the Guayama area ranges from $520 to $530, with an average of $525. This is notably lower than the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00704 at $530, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00784 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.