The Dooryard

News & updates from the Neighborhood Housing Trust

Spring 2025

Join us for our annual House Party! We’ll take to the floor to raise the roof - all to help us build affordable homes for working families and seniors. Buy your tickets today!


​Last year’s sold-out event is back, this time featuring everyone’s favorite 80’s cover band Fast Times in an evening performance at the Nonantum on Friday, May 2, 7:00 - 10:00pm. Attendees will dance the night away and enjoy a late night menu by the Nonantum (included in the price of admission) and a cash bar.


​Don't Stop Believin', this party will be absolutely epic! Bust a move and get Footloose with us for a night you'll never forget - your time with us is sure to be a Thriller!


Thank you to our sponsors - we can't do our work without their help, make sure to thank them the next time you stop by!


Northeast Bank DrummondWoodsum Partners Bank


Bowley Builders Camden National Bank HM Payson M&T Bank


Lighthouse Real Estate Group  Giffy ME

Planning Board Final Approvals Granted!


We are thrilled to announce that we have final Town of Kennebunkport Planning Board approvals on our new neighborhood, Landon Woods! This was a long and thorough process that depended on the support of the Town of Kennebunk Select Board, the Town of Kennebunkport Planning Department and Planning Board, Walsh Engineering Associates, Lower Village Survey Co., Longview Partners, and PATCO Homes. We are now in the permitting phase with Maine DEP and all signs point to us breaking ground in May 2025. Thank you to everyone who sent in emails and letters of support; the Planning Board mentioned a few times how impressed they were by the level of community support. A special thank you to Planning Board Chair Ed Francis for his kind words after approvals were granted about our work and his encouragement to his fellow townspeople to become donors! We are deeply grateful for the trust our donors show us in their continuing support and excited to welcome six new homeowners to our community later this year!


Hey Ace, Are You Ready to Rally?

It's time to find your favorite pickleball partner and sign up for our 3rd annual Pickleball Classic! This year's event will be held at the all new INDOOR pickleball courts at Bounce in Biddeford, ME. Thanks to the generosity of the Bounce owners, we will have all six courts to host this year's Classic and it is sure to be an amazing weekend of play! Saturday will feature events for men's and women's doubles and Sunday will be a full day of mixed doubles games. Indoor courts mean rain clouds or wind can't stop our fun so mark your calendar and sign up today!

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of the Neighborhood Housing Trust is to sustain Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel as a year-round communities by providing housing accessible to working families and seniors.



Our vision is a vibrant, multigenerational, diverse community where citizens raise their families, support our schools, volunteer with their neighbors, enrich our workforce, and contribute to our treasured quality of life.



We will achieve our mission and vision through the dedicated efforts of our board and staff and with the support of residents, the business community, philanthropic funders, and public resources that share our vision. We will join our fellow local nonprofits in being a trusted member of the community and a valued steward of the public’s trust by creating and sustaining attainable housing.

Looking For a Way to Make Our Towns Stronger?

Become a NHT Committee Member!


Our work depends on the time, skills, and commitment to housing that our committee members bring. We are looking for people who believe in our mission, share our vision, and have 2 - 3 hours a month to share with us on one of our standing committees. Our committees plan out our path, find places to build, create amazing fundraisers, keep us on track financially, and help us connect with possible home owners. Email Larissa to learn more about how you can create meaningful connections and make lasting positive change in our community - we look forward to meeting you!

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