New Bedford Housing Authority
128 Union St, New Bedford, MA, 02740 · ~3,676 units under management
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Who this agency serves
New Bedford Housing Authority served 3,403 households across 3,676 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $26,879, and pays an average of $628 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 3,403 of 3,676 units
- Avg. household income
- $26,879
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $628
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 35%
- Head of household 62+
- 36%
- Head of household with a disability
- 51%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 44 months
Unit mix: 29% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 33% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 9 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRICKENWOOD | New Bedford | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| BAY VILLAGE | New Bedford | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Caroline and Hilliside Court | New Bedford | 98 High Performer | UPCS | Dec 2022 |
| PRESIDENTIAL HEIGHTS | New Bedford | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Nov 2022 |
| Shawmut Village | New Bedford | 95 High Performer | UPCS | Jan 2023 |
| WESTLAWN | New Bedford | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Jan 2023 |
| BOA VISTA | New Bedford | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2026 |
| Satellite Village | New Bedford | 80 Standard | UPCS | Mar 2023 |
| DUNCAN DOTTIN PLACE | New Bedford | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact New Bedford Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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