Let’s work together to create and preserve permanently affordable housing in Somerville.
Somerville Community Land Trust is an independent, community-based non-profit organization. Its mission is to build community power and stability in Somerville by acquiring residences and land and making them permanently affordable. And you can be a part of it!
Volunteer meetings:
SCLT is continuing to meet virtually. Meetings are held at 7pm every other Wednesday. Upcoming meetings are listed on our events page. You can also subscribe to our volunteer events calendar here. All meetings happen in our SCLT Zoom.
In between meetings, we meet as subcommittees and coordinate ourselves on the SCLT Slack. If you haven’t yet, please join!
If you’re currently experiencing housing vulnerability, please contact Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability or the Community Action Agency of Somerville.
The situation
Somerville is experiencing an affordable housing crisis. Many people who have lived in Somerville for a long time, or who would like to, can’t afford to. Real estate speculation and development has left many of our neighbors behind.
Our answer
The Somerville CLT uses a community land trust model to promote neighborhood stability. We provide opportunities to all residents regardless of immigration status and work to develop innovative methods to increase homeownership and address our housing crisis.
Learn more about how community land trusts work →
Looking for all the details? Read our recommendations report →