Perla de Bucana Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Perla de Bucana is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $208/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 29 months.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$208
avg resident rent
29 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | A Res Perla Del Caribe, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $10,181/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,301/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 45% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
How to apply at Perla de Bucana
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 A Res Perla Del Caribe, 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 (~$208/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce Housing Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Villa Elena Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Gianna Laura Towers PB Section 8 | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Jose Tormos Diego Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Caribe, Ponce Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Villa Machuelo PB Section 8 | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Sagrado Corazon Housing for the Eld PB Section 8 | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Villa Ponce Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8 | Ponce | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Perla de Bucana 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 Perla de Bucana?
Residents report average rents near $208/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 Perla de Bucana?
Contact the management office at A Res Perla Del Caribe 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.