Homeowner Options for Massachusetts Elders

Assist low and moderate income elder homeowners. HOME provides comprehensive in-home counseling on financial and homeownership issues to enable successful aging in place. Services include displacement prevention, remainder life planning, budgeting, income maximization, equity conservation, consumer protections and creative financial options specially crafted for seniors. NOTE: HOME is not a legal services organization, nor is…

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Department of Housing and Community Development

DHCD’s mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents. We provide leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management. Contact Information Address:100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300Boston, MA 02114 Website: http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/

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Habitat for Humanity of Martha’s Vineyard

Our goal is to build simple, decent housing for families in the lowest qualifying income range.  Our homes are built with volunteer labor, donated materials and charitable donations. We believe that addressing the lack of affordable housing, through building and rehabilitation, will keep our island a healthy, vital community. Contact Information Phone: 508-939-4573 Email: houses@habitatmv.orgWebsite:…

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Housing Assistance Corporation

When Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) was founded over 40 years ago, we never imagined the Cape would be the place it is today. We’ve still got our beautiful seashores and quaint village centers, but we also have development sprawl and social challenges that we never envisioned. Even so, most of us consider ourselves lucky for…

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The Resource for Community and Economic Development

Helping people to stay safe and warm in their homes. If you make at or below the income listed for your household size in the chart below and funds are available, you may qualify for a Deferred, forgivable Loan of up to $40,000.00 for Moderate Housing Rehabilitation. Income Eligibility Chart – Dukes County, MA (80%…

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TRI-The Resource Inc.

Community Development Block Grant-funded housing rehabilitation program. Applicants must make 80% or less of median income to qualify for this program. Program is income-based not asset-based. Examples of home repairs that can done include; siding; roofing; window replacement; door replacement; aging-in-place initiatives such as ramps, grab bars in bathrooms, step-in showers, comfort height toilets. This…

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Island Elderly Housing, Inc.

Island Elderly Housing, Inc. manages 165 rental apartments for elderly and disabled persons who meet the eligibility requirements of our rental assistance programs. Ten percent of our apartments are handicapped-accessible. All but four of our apartments are one-bedroom units. Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven, MA (fifty-five apartments), and Woodside Village in Oak Bluffs, MA (ninety-five…

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Dukes County Regional Housing Authority

The Dukes County Regional Housing Authority (DCRHA) is publically chartered to assist the towns of Martha’s Vineyard with developing and managing housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate income. The DCRHA provides affordable rentals, rental assistance and service referral; supports affordable home buying as a lottery agent and affordability monitor; participates in advocacy and…

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Island Housing Trust

The Island Housing Trust (IHT) is a community based non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and steward affordable housing for working families and individuals living on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Contact Information Contact: Philippe JordiPhone: 508-693-1117 Email: info@ihtmv.orgWebsite: http://www.ihtmv.org/ Address:346 State RoadVineyard Haven, MA Mailing Address:PO Box 779West Tisbury, MA 02568

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Wampanoag Tribal Housing Authority

The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Housing Authority was created to provide safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable housing for tribal members. It is the intention of the Housing Authority to construct Elderly housing and Mutual Help housing upon the completion of the present Low Rent housing. These homes are funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…

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