Affordable Housing in Sitka, Alaska

A community land trust is an ownership model for real estate which reduces the cost of houses by roughly one-third and provides perpetually affordable homes. SCLT provides homeownership opportunities for people of low- and moderate-income in Sitka.

S'us' Héeni Sháak Community

The Sitka Community Land Trust’s first neighborhood and flagship development is located in the 1300-1400 block of Halibut Point Road. It includes 14 homes with 2 and 3-bedroom layouts. The next phase in the neighborhood is the construction of affordable rental units.

Financial Assistance and Support

We offer financial assistance for closing costs and help with down payments for qualifying first-time buyers. Explore local lenders, resources, and homebuyer education options to support your journey from application to successful homeownership.
New 6-Unit (2 BR/1 BA) Apartment Complex Coming Late Summer of 2026 →

Benefits of Purchasing a SCLT Home

Affordable Purchase

With SCLT, the cost of the land is removed from the cost of the homes. In Sitka, that's a big deal because land is so expensive here. This innovative model reduces housing costs by roughly one-third.

Economical Loans

Our local lenders and SCLT staff will help you navigate the process of acquiring a mortgage safely and economically. Our lender will also help connect you with down payment assistance programs.

Counseling Available

SCLT will support you before and after the purchase of your new home. Need help with housing, budgeting or financial management counseling? If we can't help, we'll find you someone who can.

Building Equity

The SCLT resale formula is designed to create modest equity. You will earn a reasonable amount of equity when you sell your home while also keeping the price affordable for the next homebuyer.

What is a CLT?

SCLT News & Updates

                                             Sitka CLT is Searching for our next Executive Dircector                   Apply Now!

SCLT seeks a leader who embraces the challenge of preserving Sitka’s unique, vibrant community for the next generation with permanently affordable housing.

Title: Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Location: Sitka, Alaska

Please reach out to us at: contact@sitkaclt.org if you would like to review the full job description and details on how to apply.

 

                                         Northwest Community Land Trust Coalition                                              2026 Annual Gathering will be in Sitka, Oct 1st-2nd

SAVE THE DATE!

Join community land trust experts from across the Northwest for shared learning, networking, and CLT-focused programming, including:

  • Hands-on workshops & discussion
  • Strategy sessions and networking
  • Connection with CLT practitioners and supporters from across the region

We are also hosting a CLT-101 pre-conference intensive on Wednesday, September 30th. Join industry leaders Julie Brunner and Katie Ullrich for a deep dive into the essentials.

The NWCLTC Gathering is the premier professional development event for community land trusts and permanently affordable homeownership practitioners in the Northwest region. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate!

Please reach out to us at: contact@sitkaclt.org if you are interested!

 

SCLT Building Six Rental Units - Completion Date: Late Summer 2026

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We are currently building six, two bedroom, one bath apartments on Halibut Point Road. They will be ready towards the end of the summer of 2026, if not sooner.

In the Spring, we will be accepting applications. Let us know if you’d like to be placed on a list to be notified once we’re ready.

Our rental prices have not been set but our goal is to rent the units for under the current market rate, so that we can continue our work of building permanently affordable homes.

Please reach out to us at: contact@sitkaclt.org if you are interested and we will add you to the list to contact once we are ready to accept applications.

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Denali Commission

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Housing & Urban Development

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