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Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $41,400). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $41,400 ranks #1 of 15 HUD income-limit areas in Puerto Rico, where area medians range from $26,300 to $41,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$13,600$13,600$21,800
2 people$15,600$15,600$24,900
3 people$17,500$17,500$28,000
4 people$19,450$19,450$31,100
5 people$21,050$21,050$33,600
6 people$22,600$22,600$36,100
7 people$24,100$24,100$38,600
8 people$25,700$25,700$41,100

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $13,600 for a single person up to $25,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $41,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Caguas Municipio, Cayey Municipio, Cidra Municipio, Gurabo Municipio, and more).

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $19,450, and for the deepest assistance under $19,450.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $19,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $19,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $31,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Caguas, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $13,600, and for the deepest assistance under $13,600.

Counties covered: Caguas Municipio, Cayey Municipio, Cidra Municipio, Gurabo Municipio, San Lorenzo Municipio.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.