New Bedford, MA Low Income Housing

New Bedford, MA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in New Bedford, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in New Bedford, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in New Bedford, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in New Bedford, MA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in New Bedford, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For New Bedford, Massachusetts - Bristol County

Studio Apartments $1,171
One Bedroom Apartments $1,409
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,715
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,118

List of Low Income Housing in or near New Bedford, MA

United Front Homes

United Front Homes - New Bedford

69 Cedar St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(781) 356-2719
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Regency - Affordable Community

The Regency - Affordable Community - New Bedford

800 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 996-3800
Bristol County

Temple Landing - Affordable Housing

Temple Landing - Affordable Housing - New Bedford

370 Middle Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(774) 202-3149
Bristol County

Melville Towers

Melville Towers - New Bedford

850 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 993-3077
Bristol County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Subsidized 30% of your income if you qualify, Market Rent if you do not.
Most apartments are subsidized. If you do not comply with the office staff rules they threaten to charge you market rent.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Electricity, if you install your own air-conditioner, a fee is added to the rent every month, even in the winter.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bedford Towers

Bedford Towers - New Bedford

231 Middle Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 992-9603
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Verdean Gardens Apartments - New Bedford

163 Walnut St
New Bedford, MA - 02744
(508) 999-9744
Bristol County

New Bedford Housing Authority

New Bedford Housing Authority - New Bedford

134 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 997-4800
Bristol County

Catholic Social Services - New Bedford

59 Rockland St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-674-4681-131
Bristol County

Inter-Church/Young House Elderly Housing - Affordable Community

Inter-Church/Young House Elderly Housing - Affordable Community - New Bedford

790 Brock Ave
New Bedford, MA - 02744
(508) 999-5240
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Harborview Towers - New Bedford

280 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-999-4566
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Car Barn The - New Bedford

1959 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-997-5484
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Taber Mill Apartments - New Bedford

217 Deane St
New Bedford, MA - 02746
508-996-3111
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mechanics Sq Partnership - New Bedford

39 N Sixth St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-995-1741
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bayberry Housing - New Bedford

153 Oakdale St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-993-1965
Bristol County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1862
30% of my income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Heat and AC
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carriage House At Acushnet - New Bedford

1661 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-993-0433
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

King Village - New Bedford

276 Cottage St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-992-7762
Bristol County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): Income based.
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Gas and electric are included
yes all are expect cable phone and internet
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dawson Building - New Bedford

1851 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-679-8353
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Olympia Towers

Olympia Towers - New Bedford

693 Purchase St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(781) 547-4280
Bristol County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): elec, gas, water, heat. air conditioning
* See More User Reports on utilities

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Casey-miller Apartments - New Bedford

2062 Phillips Road
New Bedford, MA - 02745
(508) 991-5715
Bristol County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in New Bedford, MA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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