Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico
Humacao Municipio has a HUD fair market rent of $706 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $568 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $13.58 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $706
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% more than in Puerto Rico
- Typical rent
- $568
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 2% less than in Puerto Rico
- Wage needed
- $13.58
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $28,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 11% less than in Puerto Rico
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Humacao Municipio. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $592 | $11.38 | $23,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $604 | $11.62 | $24,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $706 | $13.58 | $28,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $920 | $17.69 | $36,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,117 | $21.48 | $44,680 |
HUD area: San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 2 ZIP codes in Humacao Municipio (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $610 in 00791 to $650 in 00741. No ZIP code is above the county's fair market rent ($706).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 00741 | $550 | $560 | $650 | $850 | $1,030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00791 | $510 | $520 | $610 | $800 | $960 |
- 00741 $650$850
- 00791 $610$800
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Humacao Municipio, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Puerto Rico, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
5,250 households rent in Humacao Municipio
- Spend half or more of their income 19%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Humacao 45%
- Puerto Rico 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Humacao Municipio
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Humacao Municipio: HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- HUD-assisted
- 9
- public housing
- 3
1,109 homes in all; 1,109 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Padre Rivera Public housing 255 Calle C Stella, Humacao 00791 260 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $108 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jardines de Oriente Public housing 4 Res Jard De Oriente, Humacao 00791 200 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $112 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- DR Pedro J Palou Public housing 1 Res Dr Palou, Humacao 00791 150 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $110 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (787) 759-9407
- Villas de Humacao HUD-assisted RD 908- KM 1 HM 6, Humacao 00791 120 low-income homes · For families · (787) 852-5090
- Ryder Home for the Elderly HUD-assisted 315 Ave Font Martelo, Humacao 00791 96 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 852-4867
- La Estancia Apartments HUD-assisted EIGHTH ST Final, Humacao 00791 67 low-income homes · For families · (787) 852-0571
- Egida Ryder HUD-assisted 325 Ave Font Martelo, Humacao 00791 55 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 852-2798
- Colinas de Ryder HUD-assisted 5557+8vv, Cii 3, Humacao 00791 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 850-4870
- Ryder Assisted Care HUD-assisted 331 Calle Font Martelo, Humacao 00791 41 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (787) 850-8033
- Ryder Village HUD-assisted A Caserio Roig St., Barrio Mabu, Humacao 00791 35 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 852-4088
- Ryder Assisted Care II HUD-assisted 333 Calle Font Martelo, Humacao 00791 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (787) 850-8033
- Alturas de Ryder HUD-assisted Third St. Las Leandras Dev., Humacao 00791 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (787) 850-4870
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Humacao Municipio
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Humacao Municipio. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $14,500 | $14,500 | $23,200 |
| 2 people | $16,600 | $16,600 | $26,500 |
| 3 people | $18,650 | $18,650 | $29,800 |
| 4 people | $20,700 | $20,700 | $33,100 |
| 5 people | $22,400 | $22,400 | $35,750 |
| 6 people | $24,050 | $24,050 | $38,400 |
| 7 people | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,050 |
| 8 people | $27,350 | $27,350 | $43,700 |
Area median income: $41,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $533 – $651
- 1 bedroom $544 – $664
- 2 bedrooms $635 – $777
- 3 bedrooms $828 – $1,012
- 4 bedrooms $1,005 – $1,229
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Municipality of Humacao Section 8 vouchers · 280 vouchers (787) 852-3066 Municipality of Humacao: grivera@humacao.gov.pr
Housing agencies in Puerto Rico Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Puerto Rico
What Puerto Rico law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- Only a court order can remove youCód. Enj. Civ. P.R. arts. 620-633 (32 L.P.R.A. §§2821-2837); Ley Núm. 35 de 21 de noviembre de 1941, art. 1 (33 L.P.R.A. §1881)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Humacao Municipio
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico
839 Calle Anasco Ste 5, San Juan · 26 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Greenpath Financial Wellness - San Juan Branch
1607 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan · 28 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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CCCS of Puerto Rico
1607 Avenue Ponce de Leon, Santurce · 28 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Humacao Municipio. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,412
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $706
- Security deposit
- $706
- Total
- $1,412
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Humacao Municipio?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $592; 1 bedroom: $604; 2 bedrooms: $706; 3 bedrooms: $920; 4 bedrooms: $1,117. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Humacao Municipio?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($706) without spending more than 30% of income takes $13.58 an hour full time, or $28,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Humacao Municipio?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $20,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Humacao Municipio?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $635 and $777 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Humacao Municipio?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $610 in 00791 to $650 in 00741. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Humacao Municipio?
HUD lists 12 properties with homes for low-income households in Humacao Municipio: HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Humacao Municipio?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Humacao Municipio, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Puerto Rico, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).