Course Description

Have you been wondering what makes community land trust (CLT) homeownership different from other affordable housing models? How are CLTs structured and governed? Where did the CLT model come from? How can you best communicate about CLTs to partners and allies? Come learn the answers to these questions and more! This course offers an introduction to the nuts and bolts of the CLT model, with a focus on CLTs providing permanently affordable homeownership opportunities.

This introductory level course is for individuals interested in starting or supporting a community land trust, new staff or board members of existing CLTs or anyone interested in revisiting the fundamentals. Participants often include new practitioners, board members, advocates, CLT partners, and funders.

After taking this course, you should be able to identify the ownership, organizational and operational elements that make a CLT unique; debunk common myths about the CLT model; and demonstrate a basic understanding of subsidy retention, resale formulas, ground leases, and stewardship.

Each participant who scores 80% of higher on the 10-question quiz following the course will earn a certificate of completion.

In addition, all course participants will get access to the following resources:

Course recordings (for 60 days)
Powerpoint Slides
Course Directory

Suggested Audience

This is an introductory level course designed for new practitioners, advocates, and allies.

Registration Deadline

The regular registration deadline is Tuesday, March 18, 2025. If applying for a scholarship, please submit your scholarship application by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Pricing and Discounts

The cost for this course is $265 (plus a 3% processing fee).

The following discounts are available:

Membership Discount: Members automatically receive a $65 discount when registering. Once logged in, members will automatically see member pricing reflected on this platform. If you are a member, are logged in, and do not see your member price when registering, please email learning@groundedsolutions.org.

Multiple Employee Discount: Are you planning to have multiple people from your organization register for courses in the TIO series? Once one person registers, they will receive a code (via email) for 25% off the registration price for additional participants from your organization. Additional participants can then use this code at checkout.

Need-Based Scholarship: If you are interested in applying for a need-based scholarship, please fill out this application form before registering.

Instructor

Jason Webb has over 35 years of experience in community organizing and revitalization. He was instrumental in the revitalization of a community in Roxbury, Massachusetts called Dudley Street, as highlighted in the award-winning documentaries Holding Ground and Gaining Ground and in the book Streets of Hope. As the Community and Technical Assistance Principal, Jason oversees training and technical assistance for cities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups. He assists with exploring, adopting, and implementing housing policies and programs with lasting affordability that advance racial equity and inclusion. Jason has developed essential tools that have helped hundreds of groups learn about the community land trust model, such as the Community Land Trust Start-up Hub. Jason served as Co-Chair of the staff committee for racial equity and inclusion at Grounded Solutions from 2020 to 2023.

Before coming to Grounded Solutions, Jason worked for 15 years for Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) and directed the community land trust Dudley Neighbors Inc. (DNI). Jason oversaw the development of several community land trust developments and created a youth development/youth jobs program called CommunityScapes.

A Massachusetts native, Jason attended Boston University School of Management. Jason currently resides in Clermont, Florida, where he and his family enjoy amusement parks. He currently serves as a local resource for groups in and around the local Orlando area to advance community engagement and decision-making.

This course is sponsored by Freddie Mac.

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