Island Housing Trust

10/28/2026

Wondering if you qualify for affordable, year-round housing on Martha’s Vineyard? Understanding Area Median Income (AMI) is a good place to start.

AMI helps determine income eligibility for affordable housing, but knowing how to read the charts can make the application process a little easier.

In this video, we’re walking through a real example using the income and rental charts for Tackenash Knoll, including:

How to find the income limits for your household size

How minimum income requirements work

How to determine the monthly rent for an apartment

Important: The income limits and rental rates shown in this video are specific to Tackenash Knoll. Eligibility requirements vary by property, and some apartments have income-based rents.

Applications are currently open for Tackenash Knoll, with applications for 401 State Road opening soon.

Visit tackenashknoll.com/leasinginformation to explore the AMI charts, learn more about eligibility, and find information about upcoming sessions where you can ask questions about the application process.

10/22/2026

20 years of creating permanently affordable homes on Martha’s Vineyard.

This year, Island Housing Trust celebrates two decades of working alongside Island towns, local organizations, and community members to help ensure Martha’s Vineyard remains a place where year-round residents can live, work, and thrive.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve helped create 174 permanently affordable rental and ownership homes, providing stable, year-round housing for more than 400 Island residents.

And the work continues. With new neighborhoods taking shape and more homes in development across the Island, we’re looking ahead to the next chapter of expanding housing opportunities for Island workers and families.

These milestones wouldn’t be possible without the many partners, donors, advocates, and community members who have supported this mission along the way.

Thank you for being part of the past 20 years. Here’s to building on that work for generations to come.

10/19/2026

Tackenash Knoll rental pre applications are available now at
https://www.tackenashknoll.com/leasinginformation

A neighborhood of permanently affordable rental units in Oak Bluffs, Tackenash Knoll, is open for applications. Lease applications opened Oct. 13 and will close on Dec. 13. The homes, built by Island Housing Trust in partnership with the town of Oak Bluffs and Affirmative Investments, will be avai....

10/14/2026

Applications are NOW OPEN for Tackenash Knoll!

Island Housing Trust’s newest neighborhood in Oak Bluffs will provide 60 permanently affordable, year-round rental homes next to the YMCA on Martha’s Vineyard.

Interested in applying? The Community Builders (TCB), the nonprofit manager of the neighborhood, is hosting two upcoming information sessions to help prospective residents learn about income eligibility, the application process, and the homes.

Upcoming Information Sessions:

Thursday, October 15 | 4:30–6:00 PM

Saturday, November 21 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

Both sessions will take place at the Oak Bluffs Public Library, with the option to attend virtually.

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Homes will be available to eligible households earning between 30% and 120% of Area Median Income, depending on household size and apartment type.

Visit tackenashknoll.com/leasinginformation to review eligibility requirements, access application materials, and find information session details and virtual meeting links.

Please share with anyone who may be looking for year-round housing on Martha’s Vineyard!

10/13/2026

What if we challenged what we thought was possible for year-round housing on Martha’s Vineyard?

Earlier this month, Island Housing Trust CEO Philippe Jordi joined a panel of architects, planners, and housing advocates at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum for Embrace the “Impossible”: Housing Solutions Re-imagined.

The conversation explored creative approaches to expanding affordable and attainable housing on the Island, from adaptive reuse and thoughtful neighborhood design to energy-efficient construction and new ways of making better use of available land.

There is no single solution to the Island’s housing needs, but bringing different perspectives together helps us explore new possibilities, challenge assumptions, and consider how we can create more housing opportunities for year-round residents.

Thank you to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and fellow panelists for bringing this important conversation to the community.

10/08/2026

A new neighborhood for Island veterans is one step closer to becoming home.

Last week, Island Housing Trust, the Town of Oak Bluffs, and the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center (CIVOC) broke ground on the Bellevue Veterans Community.

When complete, the neighborhood will provide 12 permanently affordable, year-round rental homes and a community room for low- and moderate-income veterans. CIVOC will manage the community and provide supportive services to help residents maintain long-term housing stability.

This project reflects years of collaboration, from the Town of Oak Bluffs making town-owned land available to local students and veterans advocating for housing opportunities on the Island.

Thank you to the community members, partners, and supporters who helped bring Bellevue Veterans Community to this milestone. We look forward to seeing this neighborhood take shape.

09/29/2026

Looking for year-round, affordable housing on Martha’s Vineyard?

Tackenash Knoll is a new neighborhood in Oak Bluffs with 60 permanently affordable year round homes, located next to the YMCA. Construction is well underway, with leasing expected to begin in early fall 2026 and the first residents anticipated to move in spring 2027.

Homes will be available to households earning between 30% and 120% of Area Median Income. Check the Dukes County Area Median Income chart to see if your household may qualify.

If you’re interested in living at Tackenash Knoll, join the interest list to be notified when rental applications open.

Visit TackenashKnoll.com to fill out the interest form.

09/24/2026

Clean energy should benefit everyone. Through RAP, Vineyard Power has pledged $260,000 to support solar installations at Island Housing Trust affordable housing developments, including Kuehn’s Way, Meshacket Commons, Tackenash Knoll, Veterans House, and 401 State Road.

These projects will help reduce electricity costs while supporting more sustainable, affordable housing across Martha’s Vineyard. Island Housing Trust has also committed to passing 10% of the value of the solar electricity directly to residents, creating long-term savings for tenants. This is what community benefits look like: investing in affordable housing, reducing energy costs, and creating long-term savings for Island residents.

09/21/2026

What if creating more affordable homes could also help protect the land around them?

Kuehn’s Way in Vineyard Haven is one example of what that can look like.

The 20 permanently affordable rental homes were thoughtfully clustered on 14.8 acres, while 8.9 acres of the property were placed under conservation through a partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank.

The result is more than affordable housing. It’s a neighborhood for year-round Islanders, surrounded by permanently protected open space and connected to the Red Coat Hill Ancient Way.

At Island Housing Trust, we believe housing and conservation can be part of the same vision. Kuehn’s Way shows what’s possible when we approach both with long-term stewardship in mind.

08/31/2026

Construction is well underway at Tackenash Knoll, a new neighborhood of 60 permanently affordable year-round rental homes next to the YMCA in Oak Bluffs. Leasing is expected to begin in early fall 2026, with the first residents anticipated to move in during spring 2027.

Join the interest list to be notified when leasing applications become available!
The Community Builders (TCB), the nonprofit property manager for the neighborhood, will oversee tenant applications. Go to www.TackenashKnoll.com to visit TCB’s website and join their interest list.

Homes will be available to households earning between 30% to 120% of Area Median Income, creating affordable opportunities for a wide range of year-round Island residents. For example, eligible incomes range from approximately $34,000 for a one-person household to $211,000 for a five-person household, depending on household size and apartment type. Find more details on income eligibility on TCB's webpage.

Photo by Randi Baird