Boa Vista Public Housing New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Boa Vista is a Public Housing community in New Bedford, MA with 99 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
99
total units
96%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 134 S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,474/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,939/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Boa Vista
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 134 S 2nd 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 (~$396/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Bedford
- Melville Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Melville Towers PB Section 8
- Brickenwood Public Housing
- Bay Village 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
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 Boa Vista 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 Boa Vista?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Boa Vista?
Contact the management office at 134 S 2nd 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.