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Course Description

Have you been wondering what makes community land trust (CLT) homeownership different from other affordable housing models? How are CLTs structured and governed? Where did the CLT model come from? How can you best communicate about CLTs to partners and allies? Come learn the answers to these questions and more! This course offers an introduction to the nuts and bolts of the CLT model, with a focus on CLTs providing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities. 

After taking this course, you will be able to identify the ownership, organizational, and operational elements that make a CLT unique; debunk common myths about the CLT model; and demonstrate a basic understanding of subsidy retention, resale formulas, ground leases, and stewardship.

Course Format & Materials

This is a live online course that meets for six hours total over two days. Our course sessions will take place from 12:30-3:30pm ET on Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th. 

Participants build skills through expert instruction, group discussions, and reflective activities.

All course participants will get access to the following resources:

• Course Recordings 
• Final Quiz
• PowerPoint Slides
• Course Directory

Each participant must register and pay individually. Participants are not allowed to share registration links. 

Suggested Audience

This is an introductory-level course designed for individuals interested in starting or supporting a community land trust, new staff or board members of existing CLTs, or anyone interested in revisiting the fundamentals. Participants often include new practitioners, board members, advocates, CLT partners, and funders.

Certification

Each participant who scores 80% of higher on the 10-question quiz following the course will earn a certificate of completion.