Island Housing Trust | Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank

The Island Housing Trust (IHT) and the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank are pleased to announce a conservation based affordable housing initiative that balances the Island’s critical need for year-round workforce housing with the strategic conservation of open space.

The IHT has completed its purchase of a 14.8-acre parcel of land in Tisbury. As part of the purchase, the IHT has sold an 8.9-acre conservation easement to the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank. The conservation easement expands existing protected lands and an ancient way in the area.

The IHT intends to develop a neighborhood of 11 thoughtfully designed, energy efficient, duplexes on the remaining portion of the property to help address the Island and Town of Tisbury’s urgent need for year-round rental housing.

Please contact Philippe Jordi, Island Housing Trust Executive Director at 508-693-1117 or James Lengyel, Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Executive Director at 508-627-7141, for more information.

IHT is looking for a part-time Program Manager responsible for Stewardship of existing land and properties, organizational administration, and assistance in fund development.

For the full job description, click here.

Look for Kathy’s Rose’s tiny house at the MV Agricultural Fair sponsored by the Island Housing Trust. Come and take a tour anytime over the next four days. Bringing a new generation of tiny houses to Martha’s Vineyard!