Affordable Housing Committee approves back-tax settlement request
Oak Bluffs Affordable Housing Committee votes to request $25,000 for back taxes. Chair Katherine Donahue reported that the Town Manager flagged back taxes overlooked on property being transferred to Habitat at 44 Oak Bluffs; Jim Bishop proposed requesting the Affordable Housing Trust settle the
Affordable Housing Committee · Meeting of May 19, 2026
Oak Bluffs Affordable Housing Committee votes to request $25,000 for back taxes. Chair Katherine Donahue reported that the Town Manager flagged back taxes overlooked on property being transferred to Habitat at 44 Oak Bluffs; Jim Bishop proposed requesting the Affordable Housing Trust settle the full amount, seconded by Rene Ben David. The committee voted unanimously.
The committee seeks a total of $125,000 from the Trust to cover both the back-tax payment and a $100,000 Habitat shortfall on the project.
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Source: the Affordable Housing Committee meeting of May 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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