Habitat for Humanity - Waitt Drive Development
- **Developer: **Habitat for Humanity Nantucket
- Number of Units: 6
- Type of Housing: Homeownership; Two 2-Bedroom single family homes, two 3-bedroom single family home, and 1 duplex
- Town Subsidy: $4M grant
- Estimated Completion Date: Q1 2026
Background
Habitat for Humanity Nantucket is constructing six homes for homeownership at 5, 7, and 9 Waitt Drive. The project is supported by a $4 million grant in partnership with the Affordable Housing Trust and the Community Preservation Committee. Over an 18-month period, six homes will be built, helping to accelerate the pace of Habitat home construction on Nantucket. All homes will serve families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income and will be included on Nantucket’s Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) List.
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Project Timeline
Waitt Drive RFP Awarded
2023 - The Town issued an RFP to dispose of Lots 88, 89, and 90 at 5, 7, and 9 Waitt Drive, which were awarded to and purchased by Habitat for Humanity.
Waitt Drive Village Construction Underway
2024 - Habitat for Humanity Nantucket began construction in early 2024 on four single-family homes at Waitt Drive Village, with families selected through a 2024 lottery and homes completed in mid-2025.
Building Permit Issued
2025 – One building permit was issued to construct a duplex
Contact Us
Email housing@nantucket-ma.gov