Affordable housing land inventory
Summary
A CARE representative introduced the community land trust model — where a nonprofit owns land and leases it to affordable-home buyers — as a new tool to keep homes affordable in perpetuity, and said the group will brief each commissioner.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
None yet; a CLT would require county policy and potentially funding support.
Lower-income workers, seniors on fixed incomes, and first-time homebuyers priced out of the county.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 20, 2026
A CARE representative introduced the community land trust model — where a nonprofit owns land and leases it to affordable-home buyers — as a new tool to keep homes affordable in perpetuity, and said the group will brief each commissioner.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 15, 2026
The county adopted its list of 300+ county-owned parcels suitable for affordable housing; CARE urged staff to prioritize the 30 best sites for actual development.
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