Section 8 housing in New Bedford, MA
HUD's records list 14 assisted properties in New Bedford, holding 1,351 subsidized apartments. At these buildings the subsidy stays with the unit, so you apply at the property itself — you do not need a voucher in hand first.
What this list is — and is not
These are HUD-assisted (project-based) properties, published by HUD. This is not a list of private landlords who accept a Housing Choice Voucher. No such official list exists anywhere, and anyone charging you for one is selling guesswork.
Each property runs its own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's. Call before you visit — some have been full for years, others open up without notice.
HUD-assisted properties in New Bedford
Sorted by number of subsidized units.
| Property | Address | Phone | Subsidized units | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville Towers Project-based Section 8 | 850 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 319 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Bayberry Housing Project-based Section 8 | 153 Oakdale St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 184 | Seniors |
| Bedford Towers Project-based Section 8 | 231 Middle St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 156 | Families and individuals |
| Taber Mill Apts Project-based Section 8 | 217 Deane St, New Bedford, MA 02746 | Not listed | 150 | Seniors |
| Car Barn the Project-based Section 8 | 1959 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 114 | Seniors and people with disabilities |
| Olympia Towers Project-based Section 8 | 693 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 89 | Seniors |
| Harborview Towers Project-based Section 8 | 280 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 88 | Families and individuals |
| King Village Project-based Section 8 | 276 Cottage St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 68 | Seniors |
| Casey-Miller Apartments Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 2062 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745 | Not listed | 48 | Seniors |
| Young House Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 790 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02744 | Not listed | 44 | Seniors |
| Carriage House at Acushnet Section 202 — for seniors 62+ | 1661 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 34 | Seniors |
| Dawson Building Project-based Section 8 | 1851 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 32 | Families and individuals |
| Mechanics Sq Partnership Project-based Section 8 | 39 N 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | 25 | Seniors |
| Temple Landing Section 236 / BMIR | 456 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740 | Not listed | — | Families and individuals |
Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Assisted). Unit counts are the subsidized units HUD records at the property, not apartments available today — we have no vacancy data, and neither does HUD's public file.
Where to apply for a voucher near New Bedford
These housing authority offices are in New Bedford.
- New Bedford Housing Authority
All 130 housing authorities in Massachusetts