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.

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

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting with Chamber of Commerce!

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The sawdust has settled, and the apartments are ready for our incoming tenants—cue the moving trucks! Join us with the Sitka Chamber of Commerce for the grand ribbon-cutting shindig! Swing by for apartment tours, tasty treats, and let's celebrate this housing victory for our community! 🏠 🥳

WHEN:   Saturday, August 29th

TIME:      3pm to 5pm

WHERE:  1414 Halibut Point Rd

                                         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!

 

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Rasmuson Foundation

Hames Corporation

First Bank

The City of Sitka

Denali Commission

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

Housing & Urban Development

AG West Bank

Senator Lisa Murkowski