How to Apply 

The first step in becoming a State College Community Land Trust homeowner is to contact us. We will schedule an orientation session to explain the program and go over the application process. Current income guidelines for our low-mod program (<80% Area Median Income) are below. Please note that there are various factors that influence eligibility beyond just income and we may have homes available in other programs.
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Reach out to us today! There is no fee to apply, just an hour of your time for the orientation session. We can schedule a meeting anytime - days, evenings, or weekends. Visit our contact page or call us at (814) 867-0656.

What is a Community Land Trust and who can buy a land trust home?

SCCLT homes are sold to people with qualified incomes who have not owned a home for the past three years. Homeowners purchase the home, but lease the land in a long-term agreement from the SCCLT. By taking the cost of the land out of the sale, SCCLT homes are more affordable than homes sold on the open market. When a person sells a SCCLT home, they sell only the house to another family with a qualified income for a price determined by a resale formula. Thus, the home stays affordable for future buyers. Below are low-moderate-income program guidelines. For middle-income program guidelines, please visit our contact page or call us at (814) 867-0656.

From Inquiry to Homeowner
Your path to buying a home with SCCLT

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The State College Community Land Trust, Inc. does business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint of housing discrimination to: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Asst. Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Washington, D.C. 20410   1-800-424-8590 (toll-free)   www.hud.gov