Mechanics Square Partnership PB Section 8 New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mechanics Square Partnership is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Bedford, MA with 25 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average.
25
total units
100%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 N 6th St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,538/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,342/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Mechanics Square Partnership
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 39 N 6th 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 (~$376/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Bedford
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- 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
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Car Barn the PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Olympia Towers PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Wamsutta Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Hazard Court Apts LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Carriage House at Acushnet Heights §202 Senior | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Dawson Building PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| State Street Apts LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Grinnell House LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mechanics Square Partnership have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Mechanics Square Partnership?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Mechanics Square Partnership?
Contact the management office at 39 N 6th 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.