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Housing Department

The Town of Nantucket Housing Department is actively working towards providing housing options that reflect the Island's economic diversity.


Efforts are focused on making year-round housing more accessible for those working on the Island, while affordable housing initiatives aim to create stable living environments. The Town is also addressing the housing needs of the seasonal workforce, ensuring safe, secure accommodations.

Active Projects

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12 & 12R Bartlett Road

Lots purchased by the Town in 2022 for the development of Affordable Housing.

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135 & 137 Orange Street

A proposed workforce rental housing development at 135–141 Orange Street could deliver up to 32 units, with affordability restrictions under current zoning and the Town’s Workforce Housing bylaw.

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16A, 16B, and 16C Vesper Lane

16A, 16B, and 16C Vesper Lane

The Town purchased 18 Vesper from UMass Boston in 2021.

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7 Amelia

Purchased by the Town in 2019

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8 White Street

8 White Street

Bargain sale completed in December 2021, utilizing Community Preservation Committee's (CPC) funds.

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Attainable Housing at 158 Madaket Road

Attainable Housing at 158 Madaket Road

The Town of Nantucket, through a collaborative partnership between the Nantucket Affordable Housing Trust and the Nantucket Land Bank, is undertaking a residential structure relocation and redevelopment project to expand the Town’s supply of income-restricted homeownership opportunities.

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Habitat for Humanity - Waitt Drive Development

Habitat for Humanity - Waitt Drive Development

Habitat for Humanity Nantucket is construction six homes for homeownership on 5, 7 and 9 Waitt Drive.

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Ticcoma Green - 6 Fairgrounds Road & 4 Waitt Drive

Ticcoma Green - 6 Fairgrounds Road & 4 Waitt Drive

Ticcoma Green is a Town-led affordable and workforce housing project at 6 Fairgrounds Road and 4 Waitt Drive that will create 64 year-round rental homes.

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Waitt Drive Workforce Housing Phase 1

This project would provide stable, affordable housing options close to critical Town services, easing this burden and ensuring housing security.

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