Formed in January 2002, BIHB is one facet in the development of affordable housing and attainable housing in our community.
The Block Island Housing Board (BIHB) mission is to develop Affordable Housing on Block Island. Formed in January 2002, BIHB is one facet in the development of affordable housing and attainable housing in our community.
BIHB is authorized to:
- Purchase, sell, build, develop or restore real estate, the objective of which is to create affordable year-round and seasonal housing in perpetuity;
- Sell property to eligible applicants, such property may be deed-restricted such that affordability will remain in perpetuity;
- Rent or lease real estate the board may own or lease from others;
