Affordable & Low-Income Housing in San Juan, PR 00908
1 affordable building in 00908 · 46 more within 4 mi
San Juan, PR 00908 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 Section 8 and 1 senior. 46 more are listed within 4 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 00908
No buildings in 00908 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 46 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
San Agustin
1 Res San Agustin Apt 539, San Juan, PR 00901
0.2 mi away
164 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 49 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Bayshore Villas
San Juan, PR 00901
0.2 mi away
174 units · 59 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 20 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Puerta De Tierra II
201 Ave Fndez Juncos, San Juan, PR 00901
0.3 mi away
85 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
San Cristobal Apartments
CALLE LUNA 413 at NORZAGARAY, San Juan, PR 00901
0.5 mi away
50 units · 1–2 BR
Casa Rosa Housing II
358 Calle San Agustin, San Juan, PR 00901
0.6 mi away
78 units · Studio–2 BR · People experiencing homelessness
Alejandro Tapia y Rivera Housing Cooperative
107 Calle Cruz, San Juan, PR 00901
0.7 mi away
30 units · Studio–3 BR
San Antonio
1 Res San Antonio Apt 569, San Juan, PR 00901
0.8 mi away
131 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Los Lirios
915 Calle Cerra Apt 1, San Juan, PR 00907
2.1 mi away
150 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Los Lirios
915 Calle Cerra Apt 99, San Juan, PR 00907
2.1 mi away
129 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
1 Res R Matienzo Cintron Apt 1, Catano, PR 00962
2.1 mi away
160 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 41 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Res. Juana Matos
1 Res Juana Matos Apt 1, Catano, PR 00962
2.5 mi away
400 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 34 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Zenon Diaz Valcarcel
10 Res Z Diaz Val Apt 53, Guaynabo, PR 00965
2.5 mi away
200 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 18 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Juana Matos
Catano, PR 00962
2.7 mi away
200 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 00908
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $720/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $28,800/yr
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 | 00908 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600 | $592 |
| 1 bedroom | $620 | $604 |
| 2 bedrooms | $720 | $706 |
| 3 bedrooms | $940 | $920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,117 |
Wider area = San Juan-Guaynabo, PR. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $600 (00913) to $1,020 (00907).
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 00908's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 00908Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in San Juan, PR 00908?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in San Juan, PR 00908, 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 San Juan, PR 00908 have openings?
These lists for San Juan, PR 00908 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
Use the phone number on each building card in San Juan, PR 00908. 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
In San Juan, PR 00908, 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 ZIP 00908?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in San Juan, PR 00908. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 00908?
Yes — this page also lists 46 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near San Juan, PR 00908 (within about 4 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in San Juan, PR 00908?
Most income-restricted buildings in San Juan, PR 00908 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
For many programs in San Juan, PR 00908, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in San Juan, PR 00908?
There is no single waiting list for San Juan, PR 00908. 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
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 San Juan, PR 00908. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in San Juan, PR 00908?
In public housing and most Section 8 in San Juan, PR 00908, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near San Juan, PR 00908 is $720 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in San Juan, PR 00908. 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 San Juan, PR 00908?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in San Juan, PR 00908. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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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.
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