California CLT Action
A force for expanding community ownership and permanently affordable housing
Board of Directors
The California CLT Action Board of Directors brings a wealth of expertise from their affiliations with the following community organizations:
- Veronica Beaty: Sacramento Community Land Trust and California Coalition for Rural Housing
- Jen Collins: Oakland Community Land Trust
- Sua Hernandez: El Sereno Community Land Trust
- Jacky Rivera: South Bay Community Land trust
- Eddie Torres: El Sereno Community Land Trust
- Ian Winters: Northern CA Land Trust
Top Priorities
We are campaigning for Housing Justice through these six priorities for community-owned, permanently affordable land and housing:
- Fair taxation for CLTs and Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives (LEHC’s)
- Growing the movement for tenant control of housing with five active Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) campaigns and more on the way
- Ending displacement by real estate speculation
- Supporting new CLTs
- Establishing social housing as local and state policy
- Prioritizing public land for community ownership
Committees and Working Groups
Recent News
Popular Education Materials
These materials are crafted to simplify complex housing issues, fostering community involvement and advocacy in affordable housing and land trust initiatives.
Aimed at promoting understanding and action, they serve as a bridge between technical knowledge and community-led efforts for sustainable housing solutions.
CACLTN Trainings and Webinars
We offer a range of trainings and webinars designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those involved in community land trusts and affordable housing.
These sessions cover a variety of topics, including organizational development, financial management, policy advocacy, and practical tools for community engagement, providing valuable insights for both newcomers and experienced practitioners in the field.
Policy and Advocacy Materials
These materials designed to equip organizations and individuals with the resources necessary for effective advocacy and policy engagement in support of Community Land Trusts (CLTs).
These materials include policy briefs, advocacy guides, and legislative updates that provide insights into current housing policies, strategies for influencing policy decisions, and best practices for mobilizing community support for sustainable, affordable housing initiatives.
