Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Culebra, PR
1 affordable building in Culebra
Culebra, PR has 1 income-restricted building across 1 ZIP code: 1 Section 8 and 1 senior. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In Culebra
No buildings in Culebra match this filter.
Programs in Culebra
- Section 8
- Seniors
ZIP codes in Culebra
Nearby cities
Rents and income limits in 00775
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $560/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $22,400/yr
- Renters in 00775 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 22%
Income limits (2026)
Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area area · median family income $27,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,800 | $9,800 | $15,650 |
| 2 | $11,200 | $11,200 | $17,850 |
| 3 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $20,100 |
| 4 | $13,950 | $13,950 | $22,300 |
| 5 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $24,100 |
| 6 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $25,900 |
| 7 | $17,300 | $17,300 | $27,700 |
| 8 | $18,450 | $18,450 | $29,450 |
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 | 00775 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $490 | $456 |
| 1 bedroom | $510 | $475 |
| 2 bedrooms | $560 | $517 |
| 3 bedrooms | $760 | $697 |
| 4 bedrooms | $810 | $743 |
Wider area = Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 3 nearby ZIPs range from $520 (00765) to $640 (00740).
Census figures for 00775 (2020–2024 average): median rent $528. Median household income $29,630. 33% of homes are rented. 22% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 8% 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 00775's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 00775Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Culebra, PR?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Culebra, PR, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Culebra, PR have openings?
These lists for Culebra, PR don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Culebra, PR?
Use the phone number on each building card in Culebra, PR. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Culebra, PR?
In Culebra, PR, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in Culebra, PR?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Culebra, PR. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Which ZIP codes in Culebra have affordable housing?
Income-restricted buildings in Culebra are listed in 00775 (1).
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Culebra, PR?
Most income-restricted buildings in Culebra, PR 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 $9,800, and $13,950 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($15,650 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 Culebra, PR?
For many programs in Culebra, PR, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $9,800 a year for 1 person and $13,950 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $15,650 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Culebra, PR?
There is no single waiting list for Culebra, PR. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Culebra, PR?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8 in Culebra, PR. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Culebra, PR?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Culebra, PR, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Culebra, PR is $560 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Culebra, PR?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Culebra, PR. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Culebra, PR?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Culebra, PR. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
Sources: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.