Whaler's Cove LIHTC New Bedford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Whaler's Cove is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New Bedford, MA with 120 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
120
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 Riverside Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746 Map → |
| Placed in service | 8888 |
How to apply at Whaler's Cove
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 114 Riverside Ave, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whaler's Place LIHTC | New Bedford | 1.1 km |
| Fairhaven Village PB Section 8 | Fairhaven | 1.4 km |
| Taber Mill PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 1.4 km |
| Caroline and Hilliside Court Public Housing | New Bedford | 2 km |
| Car Barn the PB Section 8 | New Bedford | 2.4 km |
| Wamsutta Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | New Bedford | 2.4 km |
| Hazard Court Apts LIHTC | New Bedford | 2.4 km |
| Carriage House at Acushnet Heights §202 Senior | New Bedford | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in New Bedford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Whaler's Cove have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Whaler's Cove?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Whaler's Cove?
Contact the management office at 114 Riverside Ave 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.