Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Villalba Municipio, Puerto Rico
Villalba Municipio has a HUD fair market rent of $573 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $517 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $11.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $573
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% less than in Puerto Rico
- Typical rent
- $517
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 11% less than in Puerto Rico
- Wage needed
- $11.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $22,920 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- Data not available
- The official source doesn't publish this figure for this place.
Only here
Renting in Villalba Municipio: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring municipios, Ciales Municipio has the lowest typical rent ($431), 17% below the $517 in Villalba Municipio.
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Villalba Municipio has the 6th highest homeownership rate of the 78 municipios in Puerto Rico (78%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
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 Villalba 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 | $505 | $9.71 | $20,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $526 | $10.12 | $21,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $573 | $11.02 | $22,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $793 | $15.25 | $31,720 |
| 4 bedrooms | $889 | $17.10 | $35,560 |
HUD area: Ponce, 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 Villalba Municipio (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
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)
| 00766 | Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR | $480 | $500 | $540 | $750 | $840 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00766 | Ponce, PR | $480 | $500 | $540 | $750 | $840 |
- 00766 · Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR $540$750
- 00766 · Ponce, PR $540$750
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Villalba Municipio
HUD lists 3 properties with homes for low-income households in Villalba Municipio: HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- HUD-assisted
- 1
- public housing
- 2
290 homes in all; 290 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Enudio Negron Public housing 4000 Cond Enudio Negron, Villalba 00766 134 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $115 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Maximo Miranda Jimenez Public housing 3000 Cond Max Miranda, Villalba 00766 100 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $94 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (787) 759-9407
- Villalba Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted PR 149 KM 57.6, Villalba 00766 56 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 847-4485
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 Villalba 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 Villalba 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 | $11,100 | $11,100 | $17,800 |
| 2 people | $12,700 | $12,700 | $20,300 |
| 3 people | $14,300 | $14,300 | $22,850 |
| 4 people | $15,850 | $15,850 | $25,350 |
| 5 people | $17,150 | $17,150 | $27,400 |
| 6 people | $18,400 | $18,400 | $29,450 |
| 7 people | $19,700 | $19,700 | $31,450 |
| 8 people | $20,950 | $20,950 | $33,500 |
Area median income: $30,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $455 – $556
- 1 bedroom $473 – $579
- 2 bedrooms $516 – $630
- 3 bedrooms $714 – $872
- 4 bedrooms $800 – $978
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 Villalba Section 8 vouchers · 87 vouchers (787) 847-7428 Municipality of Villalba: seccion8@villalba.pr.gov
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 Villalba Municipio
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Ponce Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
57 Calle Mendez Vigo, Ponce · 12 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
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Corporacion Desarrollo Economico,vivienda y Salud
68 Calle Puro Girau, Arecibo · 28 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico
839 Calle Anasco Ste 5, San Juan · 33 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Villalba 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
$1,146
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $573
- Security deposit
- $573
- Total
- $1,146
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 Villalba Municipio?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $505; 1 bedroom: $526; 2 bedrooms: $573; 3 bedrooms: $793; 4 bedrooms: $889. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Villalba Municipio?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($573) without spending more than 30% of income takes $11.02 an hour full time, or $22,920 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Villalba Municipio?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $15,850 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 Villalba 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 $516 and $630 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in Villalba Municipio?
HUD lists 3 properties with homes for low-income households in Villalba 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.