Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $30,600). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $30,600 ranks #8 of 15 HUD income-limit areas in Puerto Rico, where area medians range from $26,300 to $41,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $11,100 | $11,100 | $17,800 |
| 2 people | $12,700 | $12,700 | $20,300 |
| 3 people | $14,300 | $14,300 | $22,850 |
| 4 people | $15,850 | $15,850 | $25,350 |
| 5 people | $17,150 | $17,150 | $27,400 |
| 6 people | $18,400 | $18,400 | $29,450 |
| 7 people | $19,700 | $19,700 | $31,450 |
| 8 people | $20,950 | $20,950 | $33,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $11,100 for a single person up to $20,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $33,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Juana Díaz Municipio, Ponce Municipio, Villalba Municipio).
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $15,850, and for the deepest assistance under $15,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $15,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $15,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $25,350 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Ponce, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $11,100, and for the deepest assistance under $11,100.
Counties covered: Juana Díaz Municipio, Ponce Municipio, Villalba Municipio.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.