Community Home Trust delivers housing affordability to diverse populations in partnership with our communities.

Community Home Trust is a Community Land Trust that supports the people of the Chapel Hill and Orange County, North Carolina area. We strengthen our communities through the development and stewardship of permanently affordable homes and related community assets.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world in which barriers are removed for those wanting a home they can afford, where the supply of those homes keeps pace with the demand, and all individuals have long term access to a safe home where they can thrive, work, and grow.

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What We Do

Sales

As a nonprofit, licensed real estate firm, we have two brokers on staff that provide expertise in buying and selling the affordable homes in our inventory. We provide marketing services as well as step-by-step support to get you from the contract signing to the closing table. We do not charge a commission for this service.

Property Management

We have staff dedicated to helping our homeowners choose a vendor to deal with repairs needed on their homes or answer questions they may have. Community Home Trust manages four HOA’s, for a total of 71 properties. We work closely with the HOA boards to deal with homeowner concerns, governance matters, and routine and capital maintenance repairs.

Advocacy

Community Home Trust uses our affordable housing experience and expertise to address affordable housing issues on the local, state, and national level. As a leader in the industry, we often provide consulting services to other nonprofits and municipalities looking to expand affordable housing in their community.

By the Numbers

Permanently Affordable Homes

Number of homes in Community Home Trust’s permanently affordable inventory (as of 2024).

348

Average Household Income

at time of purchase of Community Home Trust Homebuyers (in 2024).

$63,278

Median Sales Price

of homes sold in Chapel Hill-Carrboro in 2024

$600,000

Median Cost

of a Community Home Trust home purchased in 2023

$129,636

Financials

IRS 990

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2024-2025 Audit

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