Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In New Bedford, MA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in New Bedford, MA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
, MA$87,700Very Low Income (50%)$44,850$49,800$53,800$57,800$61,800
Extremely Low Income (30%)$26,950$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $71,750$79,700$86,100$92,500$98,850

Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in . Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Seekonk Housing Authority

25 Chappell Street
Seekonk, MA - 02771

Website: http://www.seekonkhousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 336-6067

Dartmouth Housing Authority

2 Anderson Way
Dartmouth, MA - 02747

Website: https://dartmouthhousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (508) 994-1424

North Attleborough Housing Authority

20 South Washington Street
North Attleborough, MA - 02760

Website: http://www.northattleborohousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 695-5142

Attleboro Housing Authority

37 Carlon Street
Attleboro, MA - 02703

Website: http://www.attleborohousing.org/
Phone Number: (508) 222-0151

Taunton Housing Authority

30 Olney Street
Taunton, MA - 02780

Website: https://www.tauntonhousing.com/
Phone Number: (508) 823-6308

Mansfield MA Housing Authority

22 Bicentennial Court
Mansfield, MA - 02048

Website: http://www.mansfieldma.com/html/housing_authority.html
Phone Number: (508) 339-6890

Swansea Housing Authority

100 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA - 02777

Website: https://swanseahousingauthority.org/
Phone Number: (508) 679-5828

Fall River Housing Authority

85 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA - 02722

Website: http://www.fallriverha.org/
Phone Number: (508) 675-3595

New Bedford Housing Authority

134 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740

Website: http://www.newbedfordha.org
Phone Number: (508) 997-4800

Easton Housing Authority

Parker Terrace
North Easton, MA - 02356

Website: http://www.eastonhousingauthority.net/Home.aspx
Phone Number: (508) 238-4747

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In New Bedford, MA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in New Bedford, MA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for New Bedford, MA

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1026Estimated $307.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1234Estimated $370.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1525Estimated $457.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1868Estimated $560.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In New Bedford, MA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 320
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 320
1 Bedroom apartments 280
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Verdean Gardens

163 Walnut St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 110
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 110

Grinnell House

379 Cnty St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
1 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 1994

Austin Court

1012 Austin Ct
New Bedford, MA - 02746
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1999

Bedford Village Project

111 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1999

Wamsutta Apartments Phase Ii

184 State St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 71
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1999

Hazard Court Apartments

12 Hazard Ct
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2000

Roosevelt St Revitalization Project

23 Roosevelt St
New Bedford, MA - 02744
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 3
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2000

South First St Revitalization Project

862 S First St
New Bedford, MA - 02744
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
1 Bedroom apartments 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2000

Bristol Iii


New Bedford, MA - 02746
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 3
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2001

State Street Apartments

198 State St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2002

Acushnet Commons

59 Linden St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES

Regency Tower

800 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 129
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 129
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2010

Ingraham Place

80 Rivet St
New Bedford, MA - 02744
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

United Front Two (new Bedford)

285 Ash St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 85
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 85
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 32
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Manomet Place

194 Riverside Ave
New Bedford, MA - 02746
Total Apartment Units: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 31
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2013
Senior Apartments: YES

New Verdean

99 Acushnet Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 110
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 110
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 87
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

Harborview Towers Lp

60 S Second St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
Total Apartment Units: 140

Roosevelt Ii Project

49 Roosevelt St
New Bedford, MA - 02744
Total Apartment Units: 11

Temple Landing I

97 107 Emerson St
New Bedford, MA - 02746
Total Apartment Units: 84

Temple Landing Ii

331a 351 Middle St
New Bedford, MA - 02746
Total Apartment Units: 75


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in New Bedford, MA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Carriage House At Acushnet

1661 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 34
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Casey-miller Apartments

2062 Phillips Road
New Bedford, MA - 2745
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Car Barn The

1959 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 114
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Taber Mill Apts

217 Deane St
New Bedford, MA - 2746
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Olympia Towers

693 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Melville Towers

850 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 320
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Mechanics Sq Partnership

39 N Sixth St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 25
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

King Village

276 Cottage St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 69
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Interchurch Elderly Housing

790 Brock Ave
New Bedford, MA - 2744
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Harborview Towers

280 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 144
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Dawson Building

1851 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bedford Towers

231 Middle Street
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 157
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bayberry Housing

153 Oakdale St
New Bedford, MA - 2740
Total Apartment Units: 186
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.