Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA is based in Vega Baja, Vega Baja County, PR and administers 331 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ032. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 253. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 4.
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.
Latest from MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA
- Vega Baja presenta junto a AARP Puerto Rico nuevo directorio de servicios para fortalecer el acceso a recursos comunitariosVega Baja and AARP Puerto Rico launched a new community services directory to help residents access resources more quickly.
- VEGA BAJA REALIZA MISIÓN SOLIDARIA EN APOYO A LOÍZA Y NIÑOS PARTICIPANTES DEL TORNEO INTERNACIONAL DE BÉISBOLVega Baja conducted a solidarity mission to support Loíza families and children participating in an international baseball tournament.
- Vega Baja refuerza amplio plan de seguridad interagencial para el fin de semana del 4 de julioVega Baja implemented an enhanced interagency security plan for the July 4th holiday weekend to ensure resident and visitor safety.
- Vega Baja denuncia ante LUMA Energy interrupciones eléctricas que afectan servicios municipales, comercios y residenciasVega Baja's mayor reported frequent power outages affecting municipal services, businesses, and residences in the urban area and Puerto Nuevo.
- VEGA BAJA RUMBO A NUEVA YORK CON UNA HISTÓRICA DELEGACIÓN DE MÁS DE 600 VEGABAJEÑOS PARA EL DESFILE NACIONAL PUERTORRIQUEÑOVega Baja sent a historic delegation of over 600 residents to participate in the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA
Phone: (787) 855-2500
Official website: vegabaja.gov.pr/vb
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About MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.