Perla Del Caribe Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Perla Del Caribe is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 272 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $96/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
272
total units
94%
occupancy
$96
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | B Res Perla Del Caribe Apt 171, Ponce, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $4,206/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,325/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
How to apply at Perla Del Caribe
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 B Res Perla Del Caribe Apt 171, 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 (~$96/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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Del Caribe 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 Del Caribe?
Residents report average rents near $96/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 Del Caribe?
Contact the management office at B Res Perla Del Caribe Apt 171 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.