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Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session

Filing information for Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session in New Bedford, MA. Part of the Bristol County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$7,000

Courthouse Details

Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session

139 Hathaway Road

New Bedford, MA 02746

Mailing Address

139 Hathaway Road

New Bedford, MA 02746

Phone: (508) 994-0156Fax: (508) 994-7538

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Area Served

Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford and Westport

How to File at Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing for small claims is mandatory for attorneys but optional for self-represented litigants. A one-time provider fee of $22.00 is charged for each new eFiled case.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.