Municipality of Trujillo Alto
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
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21 hours ago
About Municipality of Trujillo Alto
The Municipality of Trujillo Alto, located in Trujillo Alto, Trujillo Alto County, PR, manages approximately 515 assisted housing units, primarily through Housing Choice Vouchers. This authority historically provided assistance through a range of programs, including Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, and various Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) initiatives such as the HOME Program and Rental Assistance.
All waiting lists for housing assistance programs managed by the Municipality of Trujillo Alto are currently closed. This includes Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, and all Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs. The authority is not accepting applications at this time. For reference, the Very Low Income limit for a family of four in the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area is $19,450 annually.
Other Programs
8 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Waiting lists are currently closed for all housing programs, including HCV.
Eligibility is based on income, family size, U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status, and qualifying as elderly or a person with disabilities; families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Applications are reviewed by order received.
Eligibility for Public Housing is based on annual gross income, qualifying as elderly, disabled, or a family, and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
The waiting list for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program under the HOME Program is currently closed.
Applications for this program are reviewed based on the order received and program eligibility requirements.
The waiting list for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program under the HOME Program is currently closed.
The waiting list for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program under the HOME Program is currently closed. Applications are reviewed according to the order received and program eligibility requirements. Contact the Municipality of Trujillo Alto directly at (787) 761-0172 for application information when the lists reopen.
The waiting list for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program under the HOME Program is currently closed; applications are reviewed based on order received and program eligibility.
Official Application
Contact Municipality of Trujillo Alto directly at (787) 761-0172 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Municipality of Trujillo Alto
Check Current Status
All 8 waiting lists at Municipality of Trujillo Alto are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Municipality of Trujillo Alto, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $19,450/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Municipality of Trujillo Alto directly at (787) 761-0172 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Municipality of Trujillo Alto, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Municipality of Trujillo Alto manages approximately 515 assisted housing units (515 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Trujillo Alto. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Municipality of Trujillo Alto
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Trujillo Alto. This program serves approximately 515 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Municipality of Trujillo Alto are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Trujillo Alto. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Municipality of Trujillo Alto are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
TBRA closed
The TBRA program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Trujillo Alto. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
TBRA (HOME Program) closed
The TBRA (HOME Program) program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Trujillo Alto. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
TBRA (Rental Assistance) closed
The TBRA (Rental Assistance) program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Trujillo Alto. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
TBRA (Tenant-Based Rental Assistance) closed
The TBRA (Tenant-Based Rental Assistance) program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Trujillo Alto. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other closed
The other program at Municipality of Trujillo Alto provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Trujillo Alto. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
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Municipality of Trujillo Alto Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Municipality of Trujillo Alto are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $19,450. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
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| 1 Person | $13,650 | $13,650 | $21,800 |
| 2 Persons | $15,600 | $15,600 | $24,900 |
| 3 Persons | $17,550 | $17,550 | $28,000 |
| 4 Persons | $19,450 | $19,450 | $31,100 |
| 5 Persons | $21,050 | $21,050 | $33,600 |
| 6 Persons | $22,600 | $22,600 | $36,100 |
| 7 Persons | $24,150 | $24,150 | $38,600 |
| 8 Persons | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Municipality of Trujillo Alto — including across state lines.