CommitteeYarmouth

Affordable Housing Trust

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Aug 19, 2026

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Yarmouth

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Housing Trust Reviews Short-Term Rental Study

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Trust advances housing funding and support

The Trust unanimously approved submitting an application for a $200,000 annual Community Preservation funding deposit and authorized up to $95,195 for Fiscal Year 2027 staff salaries and related expenses.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Affordable housing funding approved

The Trust approved up to $1 million to support affordable housing development, with two awards capped at $500,000 each for underutilized or blighted properties in the Route 28 Economic Corridor. Funds must be used within 12 months of an award.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Housing project agreement changes approved

The Trust unanimously approved changes to the Habitat for Humanity agreement for 1121 Route 28, allowing four years for permitting and six years for construction and permitting an application for a property tax abatement. The Trust also approved spending up to $70,000 for regular FY2026 salaries and up to $3,500 for qualifying overtime. A request to apply for a municipal fee waiver passed 2-1.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Housing Trust Reviews Short-Term Rental Study

The Trust reviewed a UMass Amherst Donahue Institute study finding that Yarmouth’s seasonal vacancy rate has remained steady, at about 30%, while short-term rentals and motels generate approximately $5 million in tax revenue. The study did not find that regulations would automatically create more year-round rentals, and trustees requested additional discussion of housing-market impacts, impact fees, and possible policy tools.

2 min readMunicipal coverage