Overview: 

The Amherst Community Land Trust (ACLT) is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization founded in 2014 to address the shortage of affordable housing in Amherst and to strengthen year-round family neighborhoods.  It does this by acquiring and holding property in trust and then leasing the land to homeowners for the long-term. This substantially reduces the total sale price of a residential property, making home ownership affordable for low or moderate  income households.

The Amherst Community Land Trust (ACLT) supports vibrant year-round neighborhoods by creating affordable and sustainable housing opportunities for families and individuals who value living in the Town of Amherst.

Membership:

ACLT Brochure with Membership Application

All Amherst residents are welcome to join the ACLT as regular members, and non-Amherst residents are welcome to become supporting members. Membership simply requires agreeing to support the ACLT Mission and Purposes, attending an ACLT meeting, and contributing a nominal annual membership fee ($15/year).

ACLT Press Release July 19, 2014

ACLT Slideshow

ACLT Bylaws (07/14/2014) and Articles of Incorporation (07/07/2014) available upon request.