Taber Mill PB Section 8 New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Taber Mill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Bedford, MA with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $497/month on average.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$497
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 Deane St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,073/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,972/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Taber Mill
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 217 Deane 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 (~$497/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline and Hilliside Court Public Housing | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Whaler's Place LIHTC | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Car Barn the 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Taber Mill 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 Taber Mill?
Residents report average rents near $497/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 Taber Mill?
Contact the management office at 217 Deane 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.