Plaza Elena — Income-Restricted Housing in Caguas, PR 00726
Goyco and Troche Streets, Caguas, PR 00726
127 units · 2–3 BR
Leasing office: (787) 743-0117Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (787) 743-0117 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1980
- Bedrooms
- 77 2 bedrooms · 50 3 bedrooms
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 98/100 (Jun 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.
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Rents and income limits in 00726
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $690/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $27,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
Caguas, PR area · median family income $41,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13,600 | $13,600 | $21,800 |
| 2 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $24,900 |
| 3 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $28,000 |
| 4 | $19,450 | $19,450 | $31,100 |
| 5 | $21,050 | $21,050 | $33,600 |
| 6 | $22,600 | $22,600 | $36,100 |
| 7 | $24,100 | $24,100 | $38,600 |
| 8 | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,100 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns. Here HUD sets the extremely low limit equal to the very low limit, because of how it is calculated for low-income areas.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 00726 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $540 | $482 |
| 1 bedroom | $560 | $502 |
| 2 bedrooms | $690 | $617 |
| 3 bedrooms | $960 | $854 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,031 |
Wider area = Caguas, PR. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 11 nearby ZIPs range from $540 (00754) to $1,060 (00969).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 00726's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 00726Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Plaza Elena?
Call (787) 743-0117 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Plaza Elena in Caguas, PR 00726. These records do not show openings.
Is Plaza Elena Section 8 housing?
Plaza Elena is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.
How many units are at Plaza Elena?
Public records list 127 units at Plaza Elena in Caguas, PR 00726. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Plaza Elena?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 00726 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Plaza Elena?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Plaza Elena in Caguas, PR 00726. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Caguas, PR 00726?
Most income-restricted buildings in Caguas, PR 00726 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $13,600, and $19,450 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($21,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Caguas, PR 00726?
For many programs in Caguas, PR 00726, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $13,600 a year for 1 person and $19,450 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $21,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Caguas, PR 00726?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Caguas, PR 00726, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Caguas, PR 00726 is $690 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Plaza Elena take Section 8 vouchers?
Plaza Elena is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.