Decades of Making a Difference

Ruthie James & Reeby Road Houses

There are currently twelve houses managed by IAP: six houses owned by residents on IAP-owned land, and six are rental properties. Two additional fully owned houses were built or renovated by IAP on land donated or purchased at a low cost. Here are some examples below or read Testimonials from some of the Islesboro residents that have been directly impacted by our work.

Our Properties & Projects

Schnur Cottages - Coming Summer 2025

Exciting news in 2025: In January, the necessary funding for a Maine State Housing Authority [MSHA] grant was approved, securing the monies for IAP to begin construction of the SCHNUR COTTAGES near the Islesboro Town Center and the Ruthie James subdivision. This supplements a loan from the Genesis Fund and private donations that make the project possible. Marc V. Schnur generously donated the building site on Reeby Road. The initial build-out consists of two houses, each with 3 bedrooms and two baths, helping to mitigate the housing shortage facing Islesboro families seeking year-round, affordable residences.

As of February, the road clearing and construction will be underway. As the ground thaws, concrete foundations will be poured, followed by the assembly of the modular homes in the spring. The anticipated availability of these units has been made public in compliance with MSHA marketing regulations and prospective applicants can find more information on our website or by reaching out to Islesboro Affordable Property.

207-734-2299

IslesboroAffordableProperty@gmail.com

Looking to the Future: Town Center Houses

IAP is making real change and FAST. Construction has also been approved to being on the Town Center Houses project. This will consist of 2 duplexes- each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, bringing IAP's inventory to 18 units when the project is finished. Currently, IAP is aiming to raise $1.5 million in private donations to bring this community to fruition. Going forward, we are on the lookout for two critical aspects that will allow us to continue to build additional rental units: acquisition of other parcels of land suitable for such housing, as in the newly rezoned up-island center, and also private funding.

You can help by donating here - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/8231e82e-1f51-4f33-acc5-6591dd4cdbcb