Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF LAJAS
MUNICIPALITY OF LAJAS
MUNICIPALITY OF LAJAS is based in Lajas, Lajas County, PR and administers 73 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ071. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 54. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00637 | $430 | $430 | $550 | $690 | $720 |
| 00647 | $550 | $570 | $620 | $840 | $890 |
| 00667 | $440 | $450 | $570 | $720 | $750 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF LAJAS
Phone: (787) 899-8181
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About MUNICIPALITY OF LAJAS
Overview
The Municipality of Lajas operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 73 vouchers that serve 54 households. With an occupancy rate of 73%, the program provides rental assistance to low-income families in the Lajas area. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on the voucher program to support housing needs.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Lajas ranks 58th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher programs within the state, indicating a moderate level of service compared to larger and smaller authorities.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Lajas area ranges from $510 to $530, with an average of $520. This is below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 00647 at $530, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00637 at $510.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.