Apply For a Home
Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard
and the Town of West Tisbury
are searching for a family to purchase
a three bedroom, affordable house
Application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2009
This will be one of eight houses at Eliakim's Way at 250 State Road. This house will be built with energy efficient building techniques and rooftop solar panels to approach zero net energy use. This will be the first affordable housing development in the United States built to zero net energy standards.
You may qualify to buy this house if:
1. You are a year-round resident with an annual family income between $24,540 and $65,440 (based on the median family income for a family of four; less for a smaller family, more for a larger family).
and
2. You are willing to give 350-500 hours of sweat equity (based on family size) towards the construction of this house.
Anyone who qualifies may apply. Families living in West Tisbury will receive first consideration.
Completed application accompanied by
$16 application fee ($32 for joint applicants) and
requested information must be postmarked by June 1, 2009