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The New Bedford Housing Authority (NBHA) is accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The NBHA offers ten public housing communities with 1,748 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply:1. Visit the NBHA to fill out an application in person, located at 134 South Second St., New Bedford, MA 02740, between thesaurus of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Wednesday.2. Download the application here, then print and complete.Once the downloaded application has been completed, it can be mailed to the address listed above.Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: proof of all income, birth certificates, social security cards, proof of current living situation.The NBHA does have a preference for veterans.More information can be found by visiting the NBHA website at http://newbedfordhousingauthority.org/, or by calling 508-997-4800 during normal office hours.

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New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

New Bedford Housing Authority has preferences for: Veterans. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

New Bedford Housing Authority

New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by New Bedford Housing Authority.

New Bedford Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,657 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves New Bedford, Massachusetts.

What should I do after applying to the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by New Bedford Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by New Bedford Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, New Bedford Housing Authority was managing 1,743 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 1,708 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by New Bedford Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 4,459 people living in Public Housing units managed by New Bedford Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 1,708 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 41 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 120 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 7 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by New Bedford Housing Authority.

Are there any New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 1,708 Public Housing households in units managed by New Bedford Housing Authority, 889 have at least one child. There are 70 two-parent households in the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 819 single-parent households. There were 784 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $30,620 The average annual income per person is $11,722 The average Public Housing household annual income is 36% of the local Area Median Income.

New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 51 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 120 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 427 25%
$15,000 - $19,999 205 12%
$20,000+ 922 54%

What is the source of income for New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 784 (45%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 139 (8%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 802 (46%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $880 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $10,560.

How much does the average New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $589 per month or $7,068 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $1,006,012 per month, which is $12,072,144 per year.

What size are most New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 1,743 households living in Public Housing units, 325 (19%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 683 (40%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 683 (40%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 19% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing households?

76% of New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 342 20%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 410 24%
Black Hispanic 120 7%
White Hispanic 786 46%
Other Hispanic 17 1%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the New Bedford Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 34 2%
25-50/td> 922 54%
51-61 273 16%
62-84 444 26%
85 or Older 17 1%
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