Put Land in Community Trust
Putting land into community trust keeps it viable for the community’s use in the long term and maintains its affordability. What might happen if we shifted our understanding of homeownership from an investment relationship to a relationship based on stewardship and community empowerment? This video from Grounded Solutions Network provides a brief overview of the Community Land Trust model and explores what is to be gained from incorporating this model into our community.
Our Process
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Make a Gift of Land
Gifting land and/or buildings to the Valley Alliance for Land Equity assures its lasting affordability for low- and moderate-income families, community businesses, and local farmers. VALE accepts donations of house lots, single-family homes, multi-family housing, commercial space, and farmland, that meets certain criteria. Contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss your goals.
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Sell Land via a Bargain Sale
Selling land and/or buildings via bargain sale to the Valley Alliance for Land Equity enables the seller to receive a charitable tax benefit for the difference between the bargain price offered and market value. Putting a property into VALE ownership creates a legacy of lasting affordability for low- and moderate-income families, community businesses, and local farmers. VALE accepts donations of house lots, single-family homes, multi-family housing, commercial space, and farmland, that meets certain criteria. Contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss your goals.
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Estate Planning
The Valley Alliance for Land Equity offers estate planning consultation for those interested in collaborating with a Community Land Trust in that process. Putting a property or financial resources into VALE stewardship creates a legacy of lasting affordability for low- and moderate-income families, community businesses, and local farmers. VALE accepts donations of house lots, single-family homes, multi-family housing, commercial space, and farmland, that meets certain criteria. Contact us to schedule a meeting to discuss your goals.
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