In an announcement made by Gov. Deval Patrick and the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Island Housing Trust and 43 other community development organizations were awarded more than $5 million in state community investment tax credits. The trust successfully sold $110,000 in tax credits this year, and will receive an another $150,000 in tax credits in 2015.

The trust recently completed nine rental apartments in Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury that will provide affordable housing to working Island families and individuals with the greatest need. Funding raised through the tax credit program was critical in leveraging competitive state and local grant funding, as well as private donations to realize these projects.

Island residents and businesses interested in making a donation and receiving tax credits can contact the Island Housing Trust at 508-693-1117 or info@ihtmv.org.