Gianna Laura Towers PB Section 8 Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gianna Laura Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ponce, PR with 260 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $217/month on average.
260
total units
99%
occupancy
$217
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Gianna Laura Apts I, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $9,720/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,051/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 67% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Gianna Laura Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Gianna Laura Apts I, Ponce; 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 (~$217/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Perla Del Caribe Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Perla de Bucana Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Ponce Housing Public Housing | Ponce | 3.4 km |
| Villa Elena Public Housing | Ponce | 3.4 km |
| Jose Tormos Diego Public Housing | Ponce | 4.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gianna Laura Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Gianna Laura Towers?
Residents report average rents near $217/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 Gianna Laura Towers?
Contact the management office at 1 Gianna Laura Apts I 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.