Who We Are
Our goal is to sustain the vibrancy and diversity of the Borough community by promoting affordable homeownership in State College, PA. We help first-time homebuyers purchase homes that are in established neighborhoods near work, schools, entertainment, and transit. We have helped 78 households become successful homeowners in the Borough since 1996.
How does a community land trust (CLT) work?
The State College Community Land Trust is:
How does a community land trust (CLT) work?
- SCCLT buys a modest borough house and rehabilitates it for energy efficiency and code compliance.
- Educates and counsels applicants in financial readiness and applying for a mortgage.
- Sells only the house to an applicant who meets federal income guidelines.
- Leases the land to the homeowner in a long-term agreement, cutting the cost by at least 30 percent.
- Homeowners can sell the house in the future to another qualified family or back to SCCLT, based on a resale formula.
The State College Community Land Trust is:
- One of 250 community land trusts in U.S. that provide affordable housing in a shared equity model.
MembershipWe welcome all individuals to join SCCLT and contribute to our mission. Members include Borough and Centre County residents, volunteers, homeowners, business owners, and public officials.
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Board of Directors, Committees & VolunteersThe State College Community Land Trust is governed by a volunteer board comprising residents from diverse professions and SCCLT homeowners and volunteer committees who do the hard work of creating permanently affordable housing for our residents.
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Success Stories"Thanks to SCCLT, I have been thriving in my new home. I am so proud to have a home in the community where I work and where I hope to raise a family." -- Jamie
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