AMI and Eligibility for CHT Homeownership
What is AMI? You may have seen us talk about Area Median Income, or AMI in our program eligibility guidelines. But what does that mean? Area Median Income (AMI) represents the middle income for a specific geographic area. It's [...]
Worth the Wait: Julia’s Path Home
Julia and her two children moved into their CHT townhome last fall, and in a short time it has already become full of memories. Recently, she hosted her son’s friends, and in that moment, she realized it truly felt [...]
Celebrating World CLT Day 2026
On Friday, May 15, communities around the world will celebrate World CLT Day, a global recognition of the power of community land trusts (CLTs) to create permanently affordable housing, strengthen neighborhoods, and keep land in community hands. This year [...]
Community Home Trust Advocates for Lasting Housing Solutions at NC Housing Day 2026
Community Home Trust was proud to join nearly 200 housing advocates at NC Housing Day 2026 at the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, April 29. Hosted by the North Carolina Housing Coalition, the event brought together organizations, advocates, [...]
Board Stories: Meet New Board President Bridgit
We are delighted to welcome Bridgit Adamou as our new Board President. Bridgit brings both deep community roots and a genuine commitment to our mission. Since joining the Board in January 2024, she has shown thoughtful leadership, a collaborative [...]
Breaking Ground, Building Community: Homestead Gardens Begins
Last week, we came together with partners, elected officials, funders, neighbors, and friends to celebrate something truly special: the groundbreaking of Homestead Gardens. This moment has been years in the making, and it reflects the power of community. Homestead [...]
Is CHT Right for Me?
Are you wondering, "Is the CHT home buying program right for me?" A good candidate for a CHT home is a low- to moderate-income individual or family looking for long-term housing stability. CHT homes help make homeownership possible by offering lower [...]
Welcome Breta!
Please join us in welcoming Breta Stroud to the Community Home Trust Team! She recently joined CHT as our new Development Director. With more than 24 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Breta brings a depth of leadership, [...]
Finding Home Through CHT: Mya’s Story
CHT homeowner Mya and her husband Tristan know what it means to wait for stability. They are Karen refugees from Burma (now called Myanmar) who were displaced by unrest in their home country and spent eleven years living in a [...]
Winter Storm Fern Preparation and Updates
Update: CHT is closed Monday January 26. If you are in need of immediate assistance please contact the appropriate authorities or service providers. We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible, but are not able to provide [...]
Read the 24-25 Annual Report
Stability to Thrive: Community Home Trust’s 2024–2025 Annual Report We’re proud to share Community Home Trust’s 2024–2025 Annual Report, now available to read online! This year’s report celebrates the power of stability - for families, neighborhoods, and the broader community. [...]
Eric’s Journey to Homeownership with Community Home Trust
Eric has called the Chapel Hill area home for over 35 years. Like many long-time residents, he built a life and career here, working at UNC and staying connected to the community he loved. But when he first wanted [...]