Monserrate Tower I — Income-Restricted Housing in Carolina, PR 00983
1 Condominio Monserrate Towers, Carolina, PR 00983
304 units · 2–3 BR
Leasing office: (787) 752-8370Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (787) 752-8370 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
- 1979
- Bedrooms
- 76 2 bedrooms · 228 3 bedrooms
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 94/100 (Jan 2025) 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 00983
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $710/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $28,400/yr
- Renters in 00983 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 49%
Income limits (2026)
San Juan-Guaynabo, 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 | $14,500 | $14,500 | $23,200 |
| 2 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $26,500 |
| 3 | $18,650 | $18,650 | $29,800 |
| 4 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $33,100 |
| 5 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $35,750 |
| 6 | $24,050 | $24,050 | $38,400 |
| 7 | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,050 |
| 8 | $27,350 | $27,350 | $43,700 |
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 | 00983 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600 | $592 |
| 1 bedroom | $610 | $604 |
| 2 bedrooms | $710 | $706 |
| 3 bedrooms | $930 | $920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,117 |
Wider area = San Juan-Guaynabo, PR. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $600 (00915) to $980 (00979).
Census figures for 00983 (2020–2024 average): median rent $637. Median household income $35,638. 35% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. 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 00983's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 00983Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Monserrate Tower I?
Call (787) 752-8370 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Monserrate Tower I in Carolina, PR 00983. These records do not show openings.
Is Monserrate Tower I Section 8 housing?
Monserrate Tower I 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 Monserrate Tower I?
Public records list 304 units at Monserrate Tower I in Carolina, PR 00983. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Monserrate Tower I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 00983 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 Monserrate Tower I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Monserrate Tower I in Carolina, PR 00983. 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 Carolina, PR 00983?
Most income-restricted buildings in Carolina, PR 00983 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 $14,500, and $20,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($23,200 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 Carolina, PR 00983?
For many programs in Carolina, PR 00983, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $14,500 a year for 1 person and $20,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $23,200 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 Carolina, PR 00983?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Carolina, PR 00983, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Carolina, PR 00983 is $710 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 Monserrate Tower I take Section 8 vouchers?
Monserrate Tower I 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.