Number of new affordable homes or rental units built through the Community Land Trust. 

Access to affordable housing units is both a basic need and aids in breaking the cycle of generational poverty. In 2017, the City and County Commissions accepted the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Working Group to promote the development and preservation of affordable housing. Included in those recommendations was a request to evaluate the feasibility of a Community Land Trust as a mechanism for developing and maintaining affordable housing options across the City. A Community Land Trust preserves affordable housing by retaining ownership of the land and has proven successful in communities across the nation.

In March 2020, the City Commission approved the Tallahassee Lenders Consortium Inc. to serve as the Community Land Trust. The first nine (9) affordable homes are either complete or under construction as of December 31, 2022. Future plans will include small multifamily units on City-owned parcels donated to the land trust by the City.

Housing and Community Resilience. Last Updated: December 2022.