Advertisement

About Municipality of Canovanas

The Municipality of Canovanas, located in Canovanas, Canovanas County, PR, manages approximately 38 assisted housing units through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. This housing authority offers various programs for eligible applicants in the area.

Currently, the Municipality of Canovanas has open waitlists for its "Other" programs, which encompass Housing Rehabilitation and Home Rehabilitation. The Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program waitlist is also open. Please note that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs are presently closed to new applications.

Applicants should be aware of specific income limits for eligibility. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area is $19,450 per year. Prospective applicants should carefully review all eligibility criteria for the programs they are interested in.

Advertisement

Healthy Homes Production Grant Program Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Home Rehabilitation Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Housing Rehabilitation Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Other Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This Home Rehabilitation program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property and meet income limits.

Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program) Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

Additional Notes

No waitlist information currently available for this program.

Other (Home Rehabilitation) Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Other (Housing Rehabilitation) Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, Multiple

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Other: Home Rehabilitation Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats.

Other: Housing Rehabilitation Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jul 21, 2025

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This program is for Canóvanas residents who own and reside in the property, meet income limits, and have required documents; priorities include families affected by natural disasters, seniors with disabilities, and homes with health threats, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist

Status

open

Additional Notes

Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) currently have an open waitlist in Canovanas, but specific application details are not available.

Other Programs

5 programs

These 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.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for the Municipality of Canovanas is currently closed.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other: Healthy Homes Production Grant Program
Closed

No waitlist information currently available for this program.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Public Housing
Closed

The Public Housing program closed on February 23, 2026, and is presently closed to new applications.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Mainstream Voucher
Pending

Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
Pending

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.

Status History

Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program) Opening Soon May 2, 2026
Public Housing Closed Feb 23, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Municipality of Canovanas portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

Contact Information

City Canovanas, PR 00729
PHA Code RQ075
Section 8 Units 38

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • 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 Canovanas

1

Check Current Status

Municipality of Canovanas currently has 10 open waiting lists (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Home Rehabilitation, Housing Rehabilitation, Other, Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program), Other (Home Rehabilitation), Other (Housing Rehabilitation), Other: Home Rehabilitation, Other: Housing Rehabilitation, PBV). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Municipality of Canovanas, 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.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Municipality of Canovanas portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Municipality of Canovanas, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Municipality of Canovanas manages approximately 38 assisted housing units (38 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Canovanas. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Municipality of Canovanas

Healthy Homes Production Grant Program open

The Healthy Homes Production Grant Program program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Home Rehabilitation open

The Home Rehabilitation program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Housing Rehabilitation open

The Housing Rehabilitation program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other open

The Other program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program) open

The Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program) program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other (Home Rehabilitation) open

The Other (Home Rehabilitation) program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other (Housing Rehabilitation) open

The Other (Housing Rehabilitation) program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other: Home Rehabilitation open

The Other: Home Rehabilitation program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other: Housing Rehabilitation open

The Other: Housing Rehabilitation program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher open

Project-Based Vouchers at Municipality of Canovanas are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Canovanas. 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.

HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Municipality of Canovanas 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 Canovanas. This program serves approximately 38 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

Other: Healthy Homes Production Grant Program closed

The Other: Healthy Homes Production Grant Program program at Municipality of Canovanas provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Canovanas. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Public Housing Public Housing closed

Public Housing units at Municipality of Canovanas 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.

Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed

Mainstream Vouchers at Municipality of Canovanas are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.

RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Municipality of Canovanas converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Canovanas maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Municipality of Canovanas free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Municipality of Canovanas administers 15 programs (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Home Rehabilitation, Housing Rehabilitation, Other, Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program), Other (Home Rehabilitation), Other (Housing Rehabilitation), Other: Home Rehabilitation, Other: Housing Rehabilitation, PBV, HCV, Other: Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Public Housing, Mainstream, RAD) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office.
How long is the wait at Municipality of Canovanas?
Wait times at Municipality of Canovanas depend on demand in Canovanas, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 38 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on May 2, 2026 when the Other (Healthy Homes Production Grant Program) list changed from "open" to "opening_soon." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Municipality of Canovanas directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Municipality of Canovanas, including Municipality of Carolina (3 mi), Municipality of Loiza (4 mi), Municipality of Rio Grande (5 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in Puerto Rico and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in Puerto Rico.
How do I contact Municipality of Canovanas?
You can reach Municipality of Canovanas by phone at (787) 876-8334. You can also email them at seccion8@canovanasgov.com. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Municipality of Canovanas?
Income limits for Municipality of Canovanas are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area (currently $38,900). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $19,450. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Municipality of Canovanas Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Municipality of Canovanas 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
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
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $38,900 Effective April 1, 2025
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.