Westlawn Public Housing New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westlawn is a Public Housing community in New Bedford, MA with 219 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $729/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 33 months.
219
total units
99%
occupancy
$729
avg resident rent
33 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Lindsey St, New Bedford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $34,711/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,409/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Westlawn
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 220 Lindsey 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 (~$729/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
- Duncan Dottin Place Public Housing
- Bayberry Housing PB Section 8
- Shawmut Village Public Housing
- Bedford Towers PB Section 8
- Taber Mill PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| King Village PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Willis Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| Mechanics Square Partnership PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 0.8 km |
| United Front Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Car Barn the PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Olympia Towers PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Wamsutta Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westlawn 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 Westlawn?
Residents report average rents near $729/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 Westlawn?
Contact the management office at 220 Lindsey 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.