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Village begins discussion on municipally supported community land trust to preserve affordable homeownership
Summary
Staff presented the concept of a Skokie Community Land Trust (CLT) as a tool to promote affordable homeownership and housing rehabilitation; the board asked staff to develop proposed ordinance language and public engagement steps. No formal vote was taken; staff will return with draft language and outreach opportunities.
Village staff presented the concept of a municipally supported community land trust aimed at increasing affordable homeownership and rehabbing underutilized properties. The item was introduced by Village Manager John Lockerbie and summarized by Community Development Director Johanna Knighton as part of the village’s housing policy work.
Knighton said a community land trust (CLT) holds land in trust and sells or transfers only the structure to income‑qualified buyers, using resale…
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