North Shore Housing Trust

51 State Street, 2nd Floor
Newburyport, MA 01950

Phone/Fax: 978/499-9500

The North Shore Housing Trust Board of Directors
Welcomes New Executive Director, W. Eric Breitkreutz

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Did you know...in Massachusetts:

Led by its high cost of housing, the Boston metropolitan area had by 2004 the highest cost of living of any metro region in the entire nation.
Massachusetts was the only state in the nation to lose population in 2004

Did you know...in Essex County:

The average price of a single family home rose 41% in the last five years and condominium costs increased by over 63%.
Almost half (or 49%) of lower-income households in the region pay more than 30% of their income for housing.
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The 2006 North Shore Housing Trust Annual Report is now available online. Click here to download it.

Rising housing prices threaten our economy and the diversity of our communities. Affordable housing is key for ensuring our community includes teachers, public servants, young people, and the elderly.

The North Shore Housing Trust, Inc. is the only regional nonprofit in Essex County dedicated to increasing housing choice. The Trust is currently:

Developing new affordable housing. Read more...
Assisting municipalities to develop programs and policies that increase local housing supply. Read more...
Spearheading Home@Last, an educational campaign to increase public advocacy. Read more...

We invite you to join us at North Shore Housing Trust in working to produce and preserve affordable housing in Essex County. Read more...