Office of Housing and Community Development

At a press conference Wednesday morning, New Bedford officials unveiled a 22-point plan focused on increasing the supply of housing to address the growing cost of housing in the city.

New Bedford officials have allocated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to tackle homelessness and housing instability in the city, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Thursday.

New Bedford residents are being asked to give their opinions on what to do with more than $6 million in federal funding for housing initiatives and community development set to arrive in the next fiscal year.

A nice crowd enjoyed lunch Wednesday at Wings Court in Downtown New Bedford. Thanks to a $7,500 state grant, the city's Office of Housing and Development has added patio-seating, lighting and other improvements to the area. Mayor Jon Mitchell says the work at Wing's Court is part of the city's efforts to take the Downtown to the next level...

A group of homeless people in New Bedford say the city needs to do more to assist the homeless.  They've signed a petition containing 158 names asking the Mayor for help. Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mayor Jon Mitchell says he's directing the city's Director of Housing and Community Development to meet with the petitioners...

New Bedford's Office of Housing and Community Development is seeking input regarding the city's 5-year-plan on how federal funds should be spent for housing and community development. Community Development Coordinator Joseph Maia says the funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development can be used to help low income residents with home repairs ranging from minor fixes to larger projects