Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,614 · Households served: 907 · Occupancy: 57% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Municipality of Ponce operates a Section 8 voucher program, serving 1,614 vouchers across 907 households. With no public housing units, it is a voucher-only authority. The program has an occupancy rate of 57%, indicating that a significant portion of the available vouchers are currently in use.
The Municipality of Ponce ranks fourth in the state of Puerto Rico by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 74 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher programs in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in the Ponce area.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Ponce area ranges from $540 to $760, with an average of $585. This is below the state average of $640. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 00780 at $760, while the lowest is in ZIP code 00624 at $540.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00624 | $490 | $500 | $560 | $770 | $850 |
| 00715 | $510 | $530 | $580 | $800 | $900 |
| 00716 | $560 | $590 | $640 | $890 | $990 |
| 00717 | $460 | $480 | $520 | $720 | $810 |
| 00728 | $530 | $550 | $600 | $830 | $930 |
| 00730 | $510 | $530 | $580 | $800 | $900 |
| 00731 | $460 | $470 | $520 | $710 | $800 |
| 00780 | $620 | $640 | $700 | $970 | $1,090 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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