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MUNICIPALITY OF LAS MARIAS

Las Marias, Las Marias County, PR · HUD PHA code RQ046

Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 43 · Households served: 35 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 3

MUNICIPALITY OF LAS MARIAS
(787) 827-2280

Overview

The Municipality of Las Marias operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 43 vouchers that serve 35 households. The program has an occupancy rate of 81%, indicating a strong utilization of available resources. With no public housing units, the focus is entirely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the area.

Scale and standing

The Municipality of Las Marias ranks 70th in terms of voucher size among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico. This places it in the lower half of the state's voucher programs, reflecting a smaller but still significant role in providing housing assistance. Despite its size, the authority effectively serves the needs of its community, ensuring that families have access to affordable housing options.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $520 to $610, with an average of $550. This is below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00610 at $610, while the lowest is in ZIP codes 00669 and 00670 at $520.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
00610$550$550$670$800$900
00669$460$480$520$700$750
00670$460$470$520$700$740

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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