Las Americas Housing PB Section 8 Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Las Americas Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ponce, PR with 250 units reporting 61% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $211/month on average.
250
total units
61%
occupancy
$211
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2070 Avenida Las Americas, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $9,288/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,907/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Las Americas Housing
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 2070 Avenida Las Americas, 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 (~$211/mo average here).
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- Aristides Chavier, Ponce Public Housing
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cana Housing Public Housing | Ponce | 0.8 km |
| Ext Manuel de La Pila Public Housing | Ponce | 1.1 km |
| Ponce Darlington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Miramar Housing PB Section 8 | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Pedro J Rosaly Public Housing | Ponce | 2 km |
| Portugues, Ponce Public Housing | Ponce | 2 km |
| Egida Del Policia Zona Sur LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ponce | 2 km |
| Casa Dorada §202 Senior | Ponce | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Las Americas Housing 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 Las Americas Housing?
Residents report average rents near $211/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 Las Americas Housing?
Contact the management office at 2070 Avenida Las Americas 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.