The Dukes County Regional Housing Authority (DCRHA) was publicly chartered in 1986 to assist the towns of Martha’s Vineyard and Gosnold with increasing year-round housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate incomes. Since 2005, Housing Authority staff have been funded by the six Vineyard towns to work daily with Islanders seeking year-round housing.
Rental Housing
The Housing Authority manages year-round rentals, administers local rental assistance, and partners with other organizations that offer assistance with rent, utility costs, apartment rehabilitation, and homelessness prevention.
Home Ownership
The Housing Authority assists with lotteries of affordable homes, serves as an affordability monitor, and maintains an affordable Homebuyer Clearinghouse.
Assistance and Planning
The Housing Authority provides support to town housing initiatives and participates in regional advocacy and planning efforts.
2024 Housing Needs Assessment, MVC
Housing Office
The Housing Authority offices are at 21 Mechanic Street off-State Road in Vineyard Haven, where staff work daily with households on year-round rentals, home ownership, and access to a range of housing supports and services.
21 Mechanic St is also home to Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard and the Great Pond Foundation.