La Ceiba Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Ceiba is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 300 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $138/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
300
total units
100%
occupancy
$138
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 Res La Ceiba Apt 111, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $6,457/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,873/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at La Ceiba
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 16 Res La Ceiba Apt 111, 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 (~$138/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
- Ponce de Leon, Ponce Public Housing
- Santiago Iglesias, Ponce Public Housing
- Perla Del Caribe Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ext Dr Pila 2nd Ext. Public Housing | Ponce | 0.8 km |
| Dr Jose N Gandara, Ponce 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 |
| Casa Dorada §202 Senior | Ponce | 1.7 km |
| Los Rosales Public Housing | Ponce | 2 km |
| La Trinidad LIHTC | Ponce | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba?
Residents report average rents near $138/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 La Ceiba?
Contact the management office at 16 Res La Ceiba Apt 111 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.