Satellite Village Public Housing New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Satellite Village is a Public Housing community in New Bedford, MA with 146 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $833/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 80 months.
146
total units
98%
occupancy
$833
avg resident rent
80 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Gemini Dr, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $41,251/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,468/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 51% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
How to apply at Satellite 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 1 Gemini Dr, 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 (~$833/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casey-miller Apartments §202 Senior | New Bedford | 2.4 km |
| Whaler's Cove LIHTC | New Bedford | 3.7 km |
| Manomet Place LIHTC | New Bedford | 3.7 km |
| Caroline and Hilliside Court Public Housing | New Bedford | 4.4 km |
| Taber Mill PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 4.5 km |
| Whaler's Place LIHTC | New Bedford | 4.7 km |
| Fairhaven Village PB Section 8 | Fairhaven | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Satellite 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 Satellite Village?
Residents report average rents near $833/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 Satellite Village?
Contact the management office at 1 Gemini Dr 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.