Bay Village Public Housing New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bay Village is a Public Housing community in New Bedford, MA with 280 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $676/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 60 months.
280
total units
99%
occupancy
$676
avg resident rent
60 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 S 1st St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $32,994/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,284/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Bay Village
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 65 S 1st St, New Bedford; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$676/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Bedford
- Melville Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Melville Towers PB Section 8
- Brickenwood Public Housing
- Presidential Heights Public Housing
- Westlawn Public Housing
- Duncan Dottin Place Public Housing
- Bayberry Housing PB Section 8
- Shawmut Village Public Housing
- Bedford Towers PB Section 8
- Taber Mill PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Towers PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Grinnell House LIHTC | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Austin Court LIHTC | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| New Verdean LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Ingraham Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Bedford Village Project LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Regency Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| King Village PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bay Village have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bay Village?
Residents report average rents near $676/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bay Village?
Contact the management office at 65 S 1st St in New Bedford. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.