Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA is based in Vega Alta, Vega Alta County, PR and administers 169 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ056. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 107. Occupancy: 63%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00646 | $630 | $640 | $750 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 00692 | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 00693 | $530 | $540 | $630 | $820 | $1,000 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA
Phone: (787) 883-5900
Official website: vegaalta.pr.gov
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About MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA
Overview
The Municipality of Vega Alta operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 169 vouchers that serve 107 households. The program has an occupancy rate of 63%, indicating that not all available vouchers are currently in use. With no public housing units, the focus is entirely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the community.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Vega Alta ranks 25th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the upper half of the state's authorities, reflecting a significant commitment to providing rental assistance to its residents. While smaller than some of the larger authorities, it still plays a crucial role in supporting local families in need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Vega Alta ranges from $600 to $670, with an average of $627. This is slightly below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00646 at $670, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00693 at $600.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.