Community Land Trusts

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Diverse community members gathered in a shared green space within an affordable neighborhood developed by a Community Land Trust.

What Are Community Land Trusts and How Do They Ensure Neighborhood Affordability?

Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are among the financially top-performing community-based organizations, according to tandfonline .

Derek Molina·August 25, 2026

Diverse group of residents discussing housing plans with a Community Land Trust representative in a vibrant urban neighborhood.

Neighborhoods

What are Community Land Trusts and why do they matter for affordable housing?

More than 350,000 affordable rental homes could vanish by 2030, a looming crisis projected by Grounded Solutions that threatens to displace countless families and destabilize urban neighborhoods.

Derek Molina·May 20, 2026

An aerial view of a thriving community with diverse homes, shared green spaces, and residents enjoying an affordable, sustainable lifestyle facilitated by a Community Land Trust.

Real Estate

How Community Land Trusts Work: A Complete Guide to Affordable Homeownership

Community Land Trusts (CLTs) offer a unique path to affordable homeownership by allowing you to purchase a house without buying the land it sits on. This nonprofit model helps reduce costs and preserves housing affordability for future generations.

Aaron Blake·April 3, 2026