Our CapabilitiesCommunity Land Trusts
Emerging CLTs bring deep expertise in community engagement and local leadership advocating for social housing but often lack the experience to bring their vision of affordable, community-controlled housing to fruition. CTY supports California’s CLT movement with development plans, project planning and feasibility analysis, and operational strategy tailored to their environment.
We offer:Business planning
Development strategies
Negotiate acquisition terms
Project feasibility analysis
Application packaging
Mentoring staff and boards of directors
Contact CTY Housing to see how our team can help you plan, finance, and build with confidence.
“CTY Housing has been an invaluable partner to the Long Beach Community Land Trust, helping us develop a business plan that provided a clear roadmap for our growth and the tools necessary to successfully pursue the types of projects prioritized by our communities. Their technical assistance has also helped us evaluate the feasibility of potential projects, build relationships with key partners, better understand development opportunities, and make informed decisions as we grow our work. With CTY’s support, LBCLT has strengthened our capacity to successfully advance projects and create community-led housing that will benefit Long Beach residents for generations to come.”
“CTY Housing prepared the feasibility study and operations plan that helped lay the foundation for the founding of FCTL in 2019. Since then, they have remained an important partner, supporting us with feasibility analysis for our projects and advising us as we grow and strengthen our organization. Their support has been enormous because they deeply understand the CLT model and bring extensive knowledge of the financing structures and practices of the broader affordable housing field. This allows them to understand our projects through the lens of community ownership and the CLT model while helping us navigate the realities and requirements of the affordable housing industry.”
