Island Housing Trust

03/11/2026

Island Housing Trust is deeply grateful to support Harbor Homes of MV in establishing a permanent home for our Island’s unhoused residents. Thanks to the collective backing of all six Island towns and after three years of searching for a suitable location, Harbor Homes’ acquisition of this site marks a significant milestone for our community.

IHT purchased the land and ground-leased it to Harbor Homes, allowing them to begin renovations on the existing 5,418-square-foot building. The new Harbor Homes Center will feature a winter shelter space, congregate housing, resident management housing, educational space, and administrative offices.

This collaborative effort brings us one step closer to providing safe housing for Islanders experiencing homelessness. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community.

03/05/2026

Congratulations to Harbor Homes for its new home.

After a three-year search, Harbor Homes purchased a permanent overnight winter shelter this week.

02/10/2026

We’re excited to share that we’re looking for a Real Estate Project and Asset Manager to join our team!

This is a full‑time role and a great opportunity for someone who enjoys real estate work and wants to make a positive impact on our community. The role reports to the Director of Real Estate and will manage building projects from start to finish and play a key role in caring for our growing portfolio of affordable rental and ownership homes.

We’re looking for someone with at least three years of real estate development experience, strong project management and communication skills, great attention to detail, and experience with development, construction, or asset management. Familiarity with building codes and energy‑efficient practices is a plus.

Please visit ihtmv.org/job-openings/ for the full job description. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Real Estate Project and Asset Manager Application.”

If this sounds like a good fit for you or someone you know we’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks, and thank you for helping us spread the word!

Photo: IHT’s Controller and Real Estate team members at our summer fundraising brunch, by Arletta Charter

02/03/2026

Island Housing Trust is turning 20!

As we step into our 20th anniversary year, we’re filled with gratitude, pride, and a deep sense of possibility. This milestone belongs not only to Island Housing Trust, but to every supporter, partner, resident, and community member who has walked alongside us. Our story is your story.

For two decades, together we have helped ensure that the Vineyard remains a place where year‑round residents can live, work, and thrive. The progress we’ve made is a direct result of your belief in a stronger, more inclusive Island community.

Highlights From the Last 20 Years:

-Built 174 homes: We have created 174 permanently affordable rental and ownership homes, providing stable, year‑round housing for more than 400 Island residents.

-Completing 40 more homes in the next two months: Soon we'll welcome more than 100 additional year‑round residents to Meshacket Commons, a neighborhood of 40 permanently affordable rental and ownership homes in Edgartown.

-Creating 100 additional homes: We are actively advancing 100 new homes (88 rentals and 12 ownership opportunities) across Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and West Tisbury.

These achievements underscore the power of collective effort. None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you for being an essential part of these first twenty years, and for helping shape the next twenty.

Image of IHT residents by Randi Baird Photography

12/19/2025

We create permanently affordable year-round homes for people who already live on the Island. You can help them stay by donating today at ihtmv.org/donate

12/12/2025

Our Community needs people, and our people need stable housing they can afford. You can help by donating today at ihtmv.org/donate

12/04/2025

The locations and times for the informational meetings for Meshacket Commons rental applicants have changed.

Prospective residents who want to apply for affordable rental housing at Meshacket Commons can attend information sessions as outlined below.

New Meeting Details:

Both sessions will be held at the Edgartown Public Library and on Zoom (find the Zoom links by visiting https://www.meshacketcommons.com/howtoapply)

Saturday, December 6, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 7, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

For more information and to apply:
Visit: https://www.meshacketcommons.com/howtoapply, email: [email protected], or stop by the temporary office at Edgartown Town Hall, Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Completed applications must be submitted to The Community Builders or postmarked by January 18, 2026.

To learn more about Meshacket Commons, visit ihtmv.org/meshacket-commons

12/04/2025

Informational Sessions: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Edgartown Public Library 26 West Tisbury Rd, The Program Room, Edgartown, MA 02539
Join virtually: https://tcbinc-org.zoom.us/j/85289354078

We’re pleased to announce 36 year-round, affordable rental opportunities in Edgartown, as part of Meshacket Commons, a new neighborhood of 40 rental and ownership homes we're building in partnership with the Town of Edgartown and Affirmative Investments.

Rental applications are available and being managed by the The Community Builders (TCB).

TCB is hosting two informational meetings:
Saturday December 6,10:00am to 1:00pm at the Edgartown Town Hall and on zoom
Wednesday January 7, 3:30pm to 7:30pm at the Edgartown Library and on zoom

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.meshacketcommons.com/howtoapply?mc_cid=fd96b76c1b&mc_eid=37a9619306, email [email protected] or stop by their temporary office at the Edgartown Town Hall Monday through Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Completed applications must be submitted to TCB or postmarked by January 18, 2026.

To learn more about Meshacket Commons visit our website at https://www.ihtmv.org/meshacket-commons/

12/02/2025

Thanks to your generosity, Island Housing Trust has provided stability for 450 year-round residents since 2006 through the creation of 166 permanently affordable homes for working Island families.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to make an even bigger impact. A generous donor will match the first $200,000 we raise, instantly doubling your gift. Plus, every dollar you give unlocks ten times more through public project grants.

Together, we can provide stable homes for 350 additional year-round Island residents by the end of 2026.

Please visit ihtmv.org/donate to give today. You’ll multiply your impact and make this Giving Tuesday count for Island families

11/26/2025

The year-round employees keeping our towns running can't find year-round housing. You can help by donating today at ihtmv.org/donate.

11/21/2025

We’re pleased to announce 36 year-round, affordable rental opportunities in Edgartown, as part of Meshacket Commons, a new neighborhood of 40 rental and ownership homes we're building in partnership with the Town of Edgartown and Affirmative Investments.

Rental applications are available and being managed by the The Community Builders (TCB).

TCB is hosting two informational meetings:
Saturday December 6,10:00am to 1:00pm at the Edgartown Town Hall and on zoom
Wednesday January 7, 3:30pm to 7:30pm at the Edgartown Library and on zoom

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.meshacketcommons.com/howtoapply?mc_cid=fd96b76c1b&mc_eid=37a9619306, email [email protected] or stop by their temporary office at the Edgartown Town Hall Monday through Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Completed applications must be submitted to TCB or postmarked by January 18, 2026.

To learn more about Meshacket Commons visit our website at https://www.ihtmv.org/meshacket-commons/