Ext Manuel de La Pila Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ext Manuel de La Pila is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 120 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $95/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
120
total units
100%
occupancy
$95
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $4,602/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,209/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Ext Manuel de La Pila
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 (~$95/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ponce
- Dr Pila Iglesias, Ponce Public Housing
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce Darlington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ponce | 0.8 km |
| Miramar Housing PB Section 8 | Ponce | 0.8 km |
| Las Americas Housing PB Section 8 | Ponce | 1.1 km |
| Silver Valley Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Cana Housing Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Pedro J Rosaly Public Housing | Ponce | 1.7 km |
| Portugues, Ponce Public Housing | Ponce | 1.7 km |
| Egida Del Policia Zona Sur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ponce | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ext Manuel de La Pila 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 Ext Manuel de La Pila?
Residents report average rents near $95/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 Ext Manuel de La Pila?
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.