Carriage House at Acushnet Heights §202 Senior New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carriage House at Acushnet Heights is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in New Bedford, MA with 34 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average.
34
total units
100%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1661 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,972/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,972/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carriage House at Acushnet Heights
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1661 Purchase 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 (~$386/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Bedford
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taber Mill PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Regency Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| King Village PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Willis Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Mechanics Square Partnership PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Caroline and Hilliside Court Public Housing | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Whaler's Place LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Fairhaven Village PB Section 8 | Fairhaven | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carriage House at Acushnet Heights have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Carriage House at Acushnet Heights?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 Carriage House at Acushnet Heights?
Contact the management office at 1661 Purchase 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.