Established in the year 2000, the Community Land Trust Institute (CLT Institute) is a trusted resource for local governments, nonprofits, and lenders seeking to support, establish, or enhance Community Land Trusts (CLT) and permanent affordability programs. Whether you’re just starting out, or already established, our programs and services will help you make a lasting impact on affordable housing wherever you are!
In 2021, the CLT Institute partnered with Freddie Mac to provide the CLT Certification Program. Since then, every certified organization has or is on the path to producing units!
Join our next session and get trained and certified in Community Land Trust (CLT) basics through our two-part program.
Elevate your career with BIT, whether you’re employed (or seeking employment) with a CLT, nonprofit, local government, title company, attorney, developer, community organizer, or just want to be a CLT Ambassador.
The course culminates in an Individual Certification award for successful participants! *Please Note: Dependent upon an organization’s homeownership unit quantity, it is required that an Executive Director/Senior Staff and/or Board Chair or Designee complete BIT for organizational certification.
October 1, 2025
Meetings will be held weekly, on Wednesdays, at 1PM EST (8 total). Review the BIT Syllabus for more details and Enroll NOW
Our technical assistance for organizations on the path to certification (Cert-TA) provides support for aspiring and existing CLTs (noncertified) to establish an effective, efficient operation empowering them to become stewards of community-driven, enduring housing solutions.
Focusing on critical components such as:
Those interested in Cert-TA should click the “CLTI Program Inquiry Form” button to initiate a dialogue. CLT Institute staff will work to customize a fee for services agreement that includes discounted rates for BIT when finalized prior to the start of BIT.
Please Note: Leaders (Executive Director/Senior Staff and/or Board Chair or Designee both required for newly established organizations while one is required for operations with at least five homeownership units) of organizations that complete both parts of the program and meet best practices are best positioned to qualify for Organizational Certification.
Use the buttons below, if you are an established nonprofit, CLT, housing developer, local government or other organization seeking guidance on incorporating or supporting a CLT or permanent affordability concepts into your activities such as:
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. By separating the ownership of land from the ownership of homes, CLTs ensure that housing remains permanently affordable, even as properties change hands.
The Florida Housing Coalition’s implementation of the Florida Community Land Trust Institute has played a pivotal role in expanding the Community Land Trust model across the state. Through their advocacy, they have provided vital capacity-building support and other resources that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the long-term sustainability of organizations serving Florida’s communities.
