Jose Tormos Diego Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jose Tormos Diego is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 168 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $126/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
168
total units
83%
occupancy
$126
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Tormos Diego Apt 1, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $6,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,842/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Jose Tormos Diego
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 at 1 Res Tormos Diego Apt 1, 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 (~$126/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Rosales Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Ponce Housing Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| La Trinidad LIHTC | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Villa Elena Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Hogar J. Vassallo §202 Senior | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Perla Del Caribe Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Ext Dr Pila 2nd Ext. Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Perla de Bucana Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jose Tormos Diego 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 Jose Tormos Diego?
Residents report average rents near $126/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 Jose Tormos Diego?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Tormos Diego Apt 1 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.