Shawmut Village Public Housing New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shawmut Village is a Public Housing community in New Bedford, MA with 170 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $730/month on average.
170
total units
98%
occupancy
$730
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 37 Cherokee Ct, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $34,943/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,418/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
How to apply at Shawmut 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 37 Cherokee Ct, 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 (~$730/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
- Bedford Towers PB Section 8
- Taber Mill PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline and Hilliside Court Public Housing | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Car Barn the PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| Wamsutta Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| Hazard Court Apts LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| Carriage House at Acushnet Heights §202 Senior | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| Dawson Building PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| State Street Apts LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
| Acushnet Commons LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shawmut 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 Shawmut Village?
Residents report average rents near $730/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 Shawmut Village?
Contact the management office at 37 Cherokee Ct 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.