Villa Elena Public Housing Ponce, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Elena is a Public Housing community in Ponce, PR with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $141/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$141
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $6,576/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,128/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Villa Elena
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; 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 (~$141/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ponce
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- 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
- La Ceiba Public Housing
- Ponce de Leon, Ponce Public Housing
- Santiago Iglesias, Ponce Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perla Del Caribe Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Jose Tormos Diego Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Perla de Bucana Public Housing | Ponce | 1.4 km |
| Los Rosales Public Housing | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| La Trinidad LIHTC | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Hogar J. Vassallo §202 Senior | Ponce | 2.2 km |
| Pedro J Rosaly Public Housing | Ponce | 3.3 km |
| Portugues, Ponce Public Housing | Ponce | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ponce
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Elena 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 Villa Elena?
Residents report average rents near $141/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 Villa Elena?
Contact the management office 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.