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The model is increasingly being utilized in communities across the country as mechanism either to preserve housing affordability over the long term or as a strategy to prevent the displacement of lower-income households that all too typically accompanies successful neighborhood revitalization strategies – or both.  \nIn brief, community land trusts are community-based organizations whose missions include permanent stewardship of land for community benefit and perpetual preservation of the affordability of housing on that land. CLTs make it possible for limited-income households to own homes on land that is leased from the CLT through long-term (typically 99-year), renewable ground leases. In a CLT arrangement, the homeowner holds the deed to his or her home but leases the land on which the home sits from the CLT.  \nKey Components of the Ground Lease  \nThe ground lease is the legally binding agreement that gives the homeowner/homeowner the right to use the land. It describes in full the rights and responsibilities of the homeowner and of the CLT, as well the restrictions that govern the relationship. The lease attempts to balance the interests of the homeowner asa homeowner with the long-term interests of the CLT and the community in which it operates.  \nThere are a number of critical agreements defined by the CLT’s ground lease. These include:  \nq 99-year term-The lease is typically for 99 years, providing long-term security and access for the homeowner. The lease is also renewable by the homeowner – or his/her heirs – for an additional 99-year term.  \nq Responsible Use-The homeowner can only use the land for residential purposes as permitted by building and land use codes and regulations. The homeowner is responsible for responsible use of the land and the improvements located thereon – and for responsible behavior by anybody who uses the premises – in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  \nq Owner Occupancy-The homeowner must live in her home for a minimum period of time (typically at least eight months) of every calendar year.  \nq No Subletting-Homeowners are typically not allowed to give the lease or rent their Improvements without the prior written permission of the CLT’s board of directors.  \nq Inspection – CLTs reserve the right to inspect the leased premises (the land) but, typically, not the home in a reasonable manner, with adequate notice given.  \nq Lease Fee – The homeowner pays a modest monthly ground lease fee (typically in the range of $20-$50 per month) to the CLT in exchange for access to and use of the leased premises.  \nq Taxes and Assessments – The homeowner is responsible for the payment of all real estate taxes on  \n©Burlington Associates in Community Development, LLC  \nthe land and on the Improvements.  \nq Improvements-The homeowner owns all buildings, structures, fixtures and any other improvements (such as landscaping) on the land. The CLT, however, controls the use and sale of these Improvements.  \nq Construction and Alteration – The homeowner is allowed to build or change the Improvements only with the written permission of the CLT and if it meets the following conditions:  \na) all costs are borne by the homeowner  \nb) work must be done in a professional manner and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.  \nc) the work must be for a use consistent with those permitted by the lease,  \nd) all plans and permits must be submitted to the CLT prior to initiating any construction.  \nq Financing-There is a provision in the lease that describes “permitted mortgages”, which include those","cbCaiaQOOut5E3X9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaQOOut5E3X9","pdf",157182,"English","# Community Land Trusts: An Overview\n## Purpose and Role of CLTs\n## How a CLT Arrangement Works\n## Key Components of the Ground Lease\n## Resale Formula and Affordability Protection","[{\"question\":\"What is the core purpose of a Community Land Trust (CLT)?\",\"answer\":\"A CLT permanently stewards land for community benefit and preserves the long-term affordability of housing on that land. 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