Newly released Census data will change affordable housing requirements. According to 2020 U.S. Census data released yesterday, Nantucket’s official year-round population is 14,255. This new figure represents a 40 percent increase over the 2010 Census count of 10,172.
The 100th Covenant property has closed, almost 18 years after the first Covenant home was created in 2003. We are tickled pink by the success of this scattered-site homeownership program, which currently houses 267 year-round Nantucket residents including 87 island children.
An important part of our business model, Housing Nantucket is frequently offered homes slated for demolition by private property owners who’d like to see these structures reused. Find out how you can donate a home to our nonprofit, or buy one to move yourself.
The Select Board approved an updated Housing Production Plan (HPP) today, which covers the 2021-2026 timeframe. The primary stated goal is to maintain Safe Harbor status, which requires the creation at least 24 new affordable housing units per year.
Every corner of the 31 Fairgrounds Road property, owned by the Coffin family since 1963, has memories and stories. This month, as we watched the existing structures move over-the-road, we acknowledged and appreciated the Coffin family’s value on community, as we strive to maintain this tradition throughout this project.
We believe decent housing is a human right. Look cool and support our cause with this new slogan tee. Designed by local Nantucket artists.
May 19, 2021- A lot has happened these past few weeks at 31 Fairgrounds Road, as the future of Wiggles Way apartments begins to materialize.
Thank you to everyone who came to our Renovator’s Dream Yard Sale! We raised a pretty penny on this rainy Saturday, and made room for more great stuff as we hope to make this a recurring seasonal event.
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? This means setting financial goals, budgeting & saving, tackling debt and repairing credit. Let’s talk business.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated Nantucket County’s median family income to $122,800, an increase of 5.2% over last year.
