Understanding the Diamond State Land Trust System
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This is how we are growing Delaware's Inventory of
Permanently Affordable Homes
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HOLDING LAND IN TRUST
we remove it from the market on behalf of the community.
40 permanently affordable homes in inventory.
70 % of median is the average income of new homeowners at entry.
76%
Our average sales price is at least 20% below market value.
We Resell CLT Homes keeping them affordable to successive income-eligible buyers
$2,600,000 IN INVESTMENTS have been permanently preserved for the community.
Diamond State Community Land Trust is a membership organization with a community-based board that includes CLT homeowners and a mission to strengthen Delaware communities through
creating and preserving permanently affordable homes.
Why DSCLT Matters
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Long-Term Affordability
We make homeownership possible—and sustainable—for generations.
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Access & Opportunity
We help individuals and families overcome barriers to buying a home.
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Stronger Communities
Our work supports stable neighborhoods and economic growth.
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Community Collaboration
We partner with local leaders to keep housing affordable and equitable.
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A Legacy of Stability
DSCLT homes remain affordable, no matter how the market shifts.
