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There are 622 low-income apartments in San Juan that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 0 low-income homes in San Juan where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 7th, 2020. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving San Juan, Puerto Rico
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Department of Housing | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Municipality of San Juan | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
San Juan, Puerto Rico Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in San Juan, Puerto Rico
There are 622 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in San Juan.
Housing Choice Vouchers in San Juan, Puerto Rico
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay San Juan landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in San Juan.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a two-bedroom apartment is between $601 and $735.
2024 San Juan, Puerto Rico Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, Puerto Rico Fair Market Rent | $556 | $583 | $668 | $882 | $1,056 |
| San Juan, Puerto Rico Payment Standard Range | $500 to $612 | $525 to $641 | $601 to $735 | $794 to $970 | $950 to $1,162 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
San Juan, RQ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 6 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 622 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 46.43% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.40 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Median Household Income | $21,243 ±$510 |
| Median Rent | $466 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.81% ± 1.14pp |
| Total Population | 371,400 |
Population and Household Demographics
San Juan is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 371,400. There are 147,316 households in the county with an average household size of 2.47 persons. 46.43% of households in San Juan are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Juan
The median gross income for households in San Juan is $21,243 a year, or $1,770 a month. The median rent for the county is $466 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Juan, a household making less than $1,553 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.81% of households who rent are overburdened in San Juan.
Area Median Income In San Juan
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In San Juan, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $34,900
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in San Juan
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in San Juan
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the San Juan AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$11,800 | $13,450 | $15,150 | $16,800 | $18,150 | $19,500 | $20,850 | $22,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the San Juan AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$11,800 | $13,450 | $15,150 | $16,800 | $18,150 | $19,500 | $20,850 | $22,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the San Juan AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$18,850 | $21,550 | $24,250 | $26,900 | $29,100 | $31,250 | $33,400 | $35,550 |
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