Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF LARES
MUNICIPALITY OF LARES
MUNICIPALITY OF LARES is based in Lares, Lares County, PR and administers 76 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ065. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 50. Occupancy: 65%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00631 | $460 | $470 | $520 | $700 | $740 |
| 00669 | $460 | $480 | $520 | $700 | $750 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF LARES
Phone: (787) 897-2300
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About MUNICIPALITY OF LARES
Overview
The Municipality of Lares operates a Section 8 voucher program without any public housing units. The authority administers 76 Section 8 vouchers, serving 50 households with an occupancy rate of 65%. This voucher-only program provides rental assistance to low-income families in Lares, Puerto Rico.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Lares ranks 57th by the number of vouchers administered. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to the community. Other authorities in the region, such as those in nearby municipalities, also offer similar programs but with varying voucher counts.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Lares ranges from $520 to $540, with an average of $530. This is lower than the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00631 at $540, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00669 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.