Community Land Trusts
A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a non-profit organisation that acquires and manages land for the benefit of the community, ensuring homes remain affordable in perpetuity.
CLTs were created to tackle the growing challenges of housing affordability and prevent displacement. They provide a pathway to home ownership for low and moderate-income families, promote community control over land, and help build generational wealth while keeping homes permanently affordable.
Benefits of a Community Land Trust
- Homes remain affordable for future generations
- Helps prevent displacement and keeps families rooted
- Allows owners to build some equity while maintaining affordability
- Decisions are made by a board including community members
- Enables delivery of smaller, community-focused developments
- Encourages community involvement throughout a project
- Supports a range of residential tenures
- Enhances local environment and green spaces
- Can work in partnership with social housing landlords
- Helps protect local assets
- Assists the local economy and supports trade provision
Learn more about how CLTs work and how you can get involved by visiting Community Land Trust Network.