Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF MAYAGUEZ
MUNICIPALITY OF MAYAGUEZ
MUNICIPALITY OF MAYAGUEZ is based in Mayaguez, Mayaguez County, PR and administers 848 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ009. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 632. Occupancy: 74%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00670 | $460 | $470 | $520 | $700 | $740 |
| 00680 | $510 | $530 | $580 | $720 | $900 |
| 00682 | $560 | $590 | $640 | $800 | $1,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF MAYAGUEZ
Phone: (787) 834-0379
Email updates
About MUNICIPALITY OF MAYAGUEZ
Overview
The Municipality of Mayagüez operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 848 vouchers. These vouchers serve 632 households, with an occupancy rate of 74%. The program does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Mayagüez area.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico, the Municipality of Mayagüez ranks 7th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in a significant position, serving a notable portion of the state's voucher recipients. While it is not the largest, it still plays a crucial role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Mayagüez area ranges from $520 to $570, with an average of $537. This is below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 00682 at $570, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00670 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.