Estancias Doradas Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Estancias Doradas is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 94 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $197/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
94
total units
98%
occupancy
$197
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $9,300/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,821/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 34% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Estancias Doradas
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$197/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ponce
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- Aristides Chavier, Ponce Public Housing
- Dr Rafael Lopez Nussa Public Housing
- Lirios Del Sur Public Housing
- Aristides Chavier Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing
- La Ceiba Housing Cooperative PB Section 8
- La Ceiba Public Housing
- Ponce de Leon, Ponce Public Housing
- Santiago Iglesias, Ponce Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egida Del Buen Samaritano PB Section 8 | Caguas | 4.8 km |
| Bonneville Heights Public Housing | Caguas | 5.5 km |
| Hogar Cristo Rey PB Section 8 | Caguas | 5.5 km |
| Caguax Public Housing | Caguas | 5.5 km |
| Turabo Heights Public Housing | Caguas | 6 km |
| Villa de Rey Public Housing | Caguas | 6.7 km |
| Jardines de San Carlos Public Housing | Caguas | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Estancias Doradas have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Estancias Doradas?
Residents report average rents near $197/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Estancias Doradas?
Contact the management office in Ponce. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.