Official 2026 HUD Guide · 292 Cities

Puerto Rico Section 8 Calculator & Housing Authority Guide (2026)

Explore official 2026 HUD income limits, Fair Market Rents (FMR), and calculate your tenant rent share across all 292 cities and places in Puerto Rico.

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How Section 8 Operates in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Agency & HUD Regional Office

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs across Puerto Rico are operated locally by county and municipal Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) under statutory regulations and funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Source of Income Protections & Tenant Rights

Voucher holders in Puerto Rico are protected under the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. In addition, federally funded housing developments cannot deny eligible applicants because they hold a Section 8 voucher.

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Fair Market Rents & Voucher Payment Standards

HUD calculates annual Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and Area Median Income (AMI) limits for every county and metropolitan area in Puerto Rico. Local PHAs set voucher payment standards—typically between 90% and 110% of HUD FMRs—to establish maximum subsidy amounts.

Without extra HUD approval, a payment standard is usually any amount from 90% up to 110% of the published Fair Market Rent for that unit size (24 CFR 982.503). Enter your PHA’s written dollar amount in the calculator; otherwise we use 100% of FMR as a stand-in.

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Prominent Public Housing Authorities in Puerto Rico

Contact your local PHA for waiting lists and applications. Links go to official agency sites or HUD’s national PHA directory.

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Public Housing Authorities Serving Puerto Rico

Local county and municipal housing authorities manage waiting lists, conduct housing inspections, and disburse monthly HAP rental subsidies across Puerto Rico. Use HUD’s PHA contact directory to find the agency for your city or county.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Section 8 in Puerto Rico

How does Section 8 work in Puerto Rico?

In Puerto Rico, eligible low-income families receive a housing voucher from their local housing authority. The family pays roughly 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remaining balance up to the local payment standard.

What are the income limits for Section 8 in Puerto Rico?

Income limits are determined annually by HUD for each county in Puerto Rico. Most applicants must have an annual household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 75% of new vouchers federally mandated for families below 30% AMI.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Puerto Rico?

Applications must be submitted directly to a local housing authority serving your city or county in Puerto Rico when their waiting list opens. Use our Section 8 calculator to check income limits and estimated rent share for your ZIP code before applying.