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Updated on March 15 ,2024
Rent-up Lottery for Carl Widdiss Way Apartments in Aquinnah Now Open
The Housing Authority is now accepting applications for four new rental apartments at Carl Widdiss Way in Aquinnah developed by the Town of Aquinnah with the Island Housing Trust. The application period is open until Friday, April 12. Please view the full Information & Application packet and contact the Housing Authority with any questions.
Apply for the New Apartments [English] [Português]
Households Up to 150% AMI Eligible for Rental Waitlist
The Housing Authority’s rental waitlist has been expanded to include households earning up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
View the Announcement | Apply to the Rental Waitlist [English] [Português]
Sign Up to Be Notified about Homeownership Opportunities
Complete the Homebuyer Clearinghouse Form to be notified when applications for home ownership lotteries are available.
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. The Island-wide Housing Forum of 2000 resulted in several significant housing efforts including the six-town agreement to proportionately share the administrative staff costs of the Housing Authority. Fully funded by the towns since 2005, Housing Authority staff work daily with islanders seeking housing and with town, state and regional organizations developing housing units, programs and supports.
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 lottery of affordable homes and homesites, provides Homebuyer Information, 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.
The Housing Authority offices are at 21 Mechanic Street (off-State Road across from Little House Café) in Vineyard Haven, where staff are available to our tenants, applicants for both rental and home ownership opportunities, and a range of Island individuals, town representatives, and organizations working together on housing issues.
