Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 331 · Households served: 253 · Occupancy: 76% · ZIP codes served: 4
The Municipality of Vega Baja operates under the Section 8 program and is a voucher-only housing authority. It administers 331 Section 8 vouchers, serving 253 households with an occupancy rate of 76%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Vega Baja.
The Municipality of Vega Baja ranks 11th in the state of Puerto Rico in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 74 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher programs in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to local residents.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Vega Baja ranges from $600 to $610, with an average of $603. This is lower than the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00692 at $610, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00674 at $600.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00674 | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00692 | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 00693 | $530 | $540 | $630 | $820 | $1,000 |
| 00694 | $530 | $540 | $630 | $820 | $1,000 |
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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