Housing authoritiesPRMUNICIPALITY OF YAUCO
MUNICIPALITY OF YAUCO
MUNICIPALITY OF YAUCO is based in Yauco, Yauco County, PR and administers 98 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code RQ083. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 79. Occupancy: 80%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00606 | $460 | $470 | $520 | $700 | $740 |
| 00656 | $460 | $460 | $520 | $720 | $790 |
| 00698 | $490 | $500 | $560 | $780 | $850 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
MUNICIPALITY OF YAUCO
Phone: (787) 856-1340
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About MUNICIPALITY OF YAUCO
Overview
The Municipality of Yauco operates as a voucher-only housing authority under the Section 8 program. It administers 98 Section 8 vouchers, serving 79 households with an occupancy rate of 80%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Yauco area.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Puerto Rico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Municipality of Yauco ranks 49th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of authorities, indicating a moderate level of service within the state. While it serves fewer households than some larger authorities, it still plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community of Yauco.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Yauco ranges from $480 to $520, with an average of $497. This is significantly lower than the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 00698 at $520, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00656 at $480.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.