MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA

Vega Alta, PR, 00692 · ~169 units under management

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Fair Market Rent by unit size — Vega Alta, PR (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA served 104 households across 169 units (62% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $6,495, and pays an average of $138 per month toward rent.

Households served
104 of 169 units
Avg. household income
$6,495
Avg. rent paid by household
$138
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
48%
Head of household 62+
19%
Head of household with a disability
44%
Avg. wait to move in
11 months

Unit mix: 22% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 52% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$14,500
2 people$16,600
3 people$18,650
4 people$20,700
5 people$22,400
6 people$24,050
7 people$25,700
8 people$27,350

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Vega Alta, PR

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA ALTA directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.