New Bedford Housing Authority
Bristol County -134 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA, 2740
New Bedford Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in New Bedford, MA
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Public Housing Wait List in New Bedford, MA
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(508)997-4806
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
New Bedford Housing Authority Program Summary
New Bedford Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. New Bedford Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,751 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. New Bedford Housing Authority administered a total of 1,899 Section 8 Vouchers. New Bedford Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. New Bedford Housing Authority is located at 134 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA, 2740 and serves the city of New Bedford. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact New Bedford Housing Authority at, (508)997-4806 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
1,899
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
1753
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
1,751
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Bristol, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Bristol County, MA:
$74,300
Median Income Limits of Bristol County, MA
Income Limits for Bristol, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Bristol County, MA:
$74,300
Median Income Limits of Bristol County, MA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $46,650 | $29,200 | $17,500 |
| 2 Person | $53,300 | $33,350 | $20,000 |
| 3 Person | $59,950 | $37,500 | $22,500 |
| 4 Person | $66,600 | $41,650 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $71,950 | $45,000 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in New Bedford, MA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Bristol County, MA:
Efficiency
$660
One-Bedroom
$717
Two-Bedroom
$849
Three-Bedroom
$1,062
Four-Bedroom
$1,170
Efficiency
$660
One-Bedroom
$717
Two-Bedroom
$849
Three-Bedroom
$1,062
Four-Bedroom
$1,170
New Bedford Housing Authority Location in MA
Bristol County -134 South Second Street, New Bedford, MA, 2740
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Housing Authorities near New Bedford, MA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dartmouth Housing AuthorityN. Dartmouth, MA - 3.17 Miles | 197 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Tiverton Housing AuthorityTiverton, RI - 12.01 Miles | 51 | 45 | Open | Contact |
 Fall River Housing AuthorityFall River, MA - 13.03 Miles | 2,431 | 2,039 | Open | Contact |
 Swansea Housing AuthoritySwansea, MA - 16.17 Miles | N/A | N/A | Closed | Contact |
 Bourne Housing AuthorityPocasset, MA - 16.39 Miles | 76 | 56 | Open | Contact |
 Portsmouth Housing AuthorityPortsmouth, RI - 17.17 Miles | 85 | 40 | Open | Contact |
Local Information for New Bedford, MA
New Bedford, Massachusetts has a long history as a hub for fishing and whaling on the entire Eastern seaboard. During the 19th century, the city was hailed as having one of the busiest and most important shipping ports in the country, earning it the nickname “The Whaling City”.
Today, the city still possesses the elegance and beauty of a maritime town. Buildings with 19th century architecture are still evident in the city’s skyline, like the historic Rodman Candleworks building, the first spermaceti candle making business that opened in the city.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum showcases the industry that has played a major role in the history and development that greatly helped in shaping the city of New Bedford.
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Population
554,194Persons per household
2.54Persons per household structure
42%Homeownership Rate
63.1%Housing Units
230,256Yearly Income per Person
$28,837Median Household Income
$55,298
