RESOURCES
Categories
FIRST STOP MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Comprehensive listing of community resources for island residents.
RENTALS and RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority
The Housing Authority assists residents of the six Island towns through rentals, rental assistance and ownership opportunities, as well as town and Island-wide planning and assistance. Please see menu on the left for more information.
The Community Builders (TCB)
TCB manages the Morgan Woods Apartments in Edgartown, a mixed income rental property developed by the Town of Edgartown to address the needs of low and moderate income, including a number of federally subsidized units.
Contact: 508-939-8564 Website: morganwoodsapts.com
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Housing Authority
Provides federally subsidized rental housing to tribal members and is developing Elderly Housing and Mutual Help ownership opportunities.
Contact: 508-645-02711 Website: wampanoagtribe.net
OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Island Housing Trust (IHT)
Non-profit community land trust developer serving income-eligible Island residents through the development of ownership and rental housing and the stewardship of affordable housing restrictions through long-term ground leases.
Contact: 508-693-1117 Website: www.ihtmv.org
Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard (HFHMV)
Habitat utilizes volunteer labor and donation of materials and money to build and rehabilitate simple, decent and affordable owner occupied housing.
Contact: 508-939-4573 Website: www.habitatmv.org
SENIOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Island Elderly Housing (IEH)
Provides federally subsidized rental housing to income-qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities at Aidylberg, Hillside, Woodside and Love House apartments.
Contact: 508-693-5880 Website: www.iehmv.org
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard (HAMV) The mission of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard is to create an aging-friendly Island meeting the needs of the rapidly growing 65+ population and those who care for them. Contact: (508) 693-7900 ext. 455 Website: https://www.hamv.org/
Havenside Apartments
Private non-profit provider of rental apartments for Island elders.
Contact: 508-693-2280 Website: havenside.org
Henrietta Brewer House
Provides Assisted Living services and housing for seniors.
Contact: 508-693-4500 Website: henriettabrewerhouse.com
Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Provides beds for seniors and residents with Alzheimer’s.
Contact: 508-696-6465 Website: windemeremv.org
Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard
Provides congregate housing, transitional housing support, winter shelter, a hotel respite program and case management. Contact: 774-563-3687 Website: https://www.harborhomesmv.com/
STATEWIDE RENTAL HOUSING DIRECTORY
Housing Works
Provides listings of vacancies in affordable/subsidized housing.
Website: housingworks.net
STATE SUBSIDIES/ASSISTANCE: HOUSING and OTHER
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
Hyannis based administrator of a full range of housing programs including Section 8 vouchers, emergency shelter supports and foreclosure prevention services.
Contact: 508-771-5400 Website: haconcapecod.org
Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands (CACCI)
CACCI provides assistance with foreclosure prevention, self-sufficiency programing and Safe Harbor supports for victims of domestic violence.
Contact: 508-693-6133 / 800-845-1999 Website: www.cacci.cc
HOME REHAB AND REPAIRS
The Resource Inc. (TRI)
TRI supports Island homeowners with home repairs and rehabilitation through a federally-funded Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program sponsored by Oak Bluffs and Edgartown.
Contact: 508-696-3285 Website: theresource.org
RECOVERY HOUSING
Vineyard House
Provides housing supports to adults in recovery.
Contact: 508-693-8580 Website: www.vineyardhouse.org
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard
Provides housing and life skills education to low income residents to prevent homelessness and assist their progress toward greater self-sufficiency.
Contact: 978-273-0533 Website: https://www.harborhomesmv.com/
Seven Hills Community Services
Provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities.
Contact: 508-693-7917 Website: sevenhills.org
Community Systems Inc.
Provides residential services for adults with developmental disabilities.
Contact: 508-696-7813 Website: www.communitysystems.org
Vinfen
Provides residential services for adults with chronic mental illness.
Contact: 508-693-2003 Website: Vinfen
REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY
Martha’s Vineyard Commission
Provides Economic Development and Affordable Housing Planning.
Contact: 508-693-3453 x13 Website: mvcommision.org
LEGAL SERVICES: HOUSING, ELDER LAW and OTHER
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
SCCLS is a non-profit corporation which provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents.
Contact: 800-244-9023 Website: www.sccls.org
TOWN HOUSING COMMITTEES
Aquinnah: 508-645-2304 Aquinnah Link
Chilmark: 508-645-2100 Chilmark Link
Edgartown: 508-627-6178 Edgartown Link
Oak Bluffs: 508-693-3554 Oak Bluffs Link
Tisbury: 508-696-4200 Tisbury Link
West Tisbury: 508-696-0103 West Tisbury Link
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority 