Project Partners

The Knowles Company

Island Housing Trust is proud to partner with the Knowles Company in a new program to support our work providing year-round housing opportunities to MDI’s workforce.

Click here to read the article on the success of this program!

The Knowles Company is pleased to offer homeowners who rent their houses through the company the opportunity to donate part of the rent to Island Housing Trust, either a percentage of their rental income or a set amount. Donations will be put to work right away to help IHT build resilient communities on Mount Desert Island, helping workers secure year-round housing here. 

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Acadia Shops

Mount Desert 365


Island Housing Trust promotes viable, year-round island communities by advancing permanent workforce housing on Mount Desert Island, Maine. 

Mount Desert 365 is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting long-term economic vitality of the town of Mount Desert, Maine, through expansion of sustainable year-round residential communities and economic revitalization of commercial districts.