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Homes Within Reach Community Land Trust

Administered by:

West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (Homes Within Reach)
· Nonprofit · Deferred Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Subsidized purchase price; CLT removes the cost of land from the home price, typically saving tens of thousands per purchase

CLT owns the land and leases it to the buyer under a long-term ground lease. On resale, the home must be sold to another income-qualified buyer at a formula price that preserves affordability.

Eligibility

  • Income limits:
    At or below 80% Area Median Income, adjusted for household size.
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions:
    14 active suburban Hennepin County communities including Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Homes Within Reach Community Land Trust

Step 1: Contact Homes Within Reach to attend a buyer orientation. Complete homebuyer education and counseling. Once approved, choose from CLT inventory as homes become available.

Notes

Founded in 2001. Has placed 276+ workforce families into permanently affordable CLT homeownership in suburban Hennepin County.

Cities Where This Program Is Available