1. Knowledge Building Across
Community Land Trusts In
Europe and the United States
Belgium – July 1, 2nd, 2013
Community and Resident Engagement:
Champlain Housing Trust
Brenda M. Torpy, CEO

2. Community and
Resident Engagement
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3. Founding
• Local Government Support – Weak
• Reaction/ Opposition
• Find Natural Allies
• Find Unlikely Allies
BIG TENT

4. ORGANIZATION
 A nonprofit corporation with member-
ship open to anyone living within the
CLT’s geographically defined
“community”
 Balance of interests on the governing
board
Community/Resident Engagement Built In

5. 1984-90: City of Burlington
1991-93: Chittenden County
Now: Chittenden, Franklin and
Grand Isle Counties
Always: Old North End of
Burlington, Target Area
Membership Service Area

6. Members’ Powers
• Board
• By-laws
• Resale Formula
• Land Disposition

7. Members’ Contributions
•Dues : One dollar
•Donate
•Advocate/ Action
•Testify
•Volunteer

8. Member Engagement
• Newsletters
• Annual Meeting
• Annual Picnic
• Events
• Celebrations
• New benefits 2014-16

9. Member Engagement - $$
Homes Forever Fund
HopeBuilder Breakfasts
Cornerstone Campaign
Annual Community Campaign

10. Resident Members
Homeless
Special needs
Very low
Low income
To 100% median income

11. Residents Powers
• Elect Their Board Seats
• Join in electing full board
• Supermajority Requirements
• Quorum requirements
• Free Homebuyer Education
• Co-ops Elect Committee

12. Resident Contributions
• All Member Activities
• Tell their Stories
• Surveys, Data
• Board Service
• New benefits 2014-16

13. Resident Engagement
• As all Members
• New benefits 2014-16
Also, for Access to CHT
Rentals and Homeownership
Outreach/Marketing
Programs/Services

14. All Media

15. Marketing and Outreach

16. Renters
• Partnerships- Special Needs/Homeless
• Ready Set Rent- At Risk
• Compliance With Federal Programs

17. Homeowners - Outreach
• Homeownership classes open to all
• Credit counseling
• 70% buy shared- Equity now

18. Homeowners - Purchase
Four Ways to Purchase
1) Buyer-Driven
2) New Projects
3) Resales
4) Conversions from Rental

19. Homeowners - Purchase
Must Complete Class
Mortgage Qualified
Income Eligibility
Credit Check
Selection criteria:
point system if needed

20. Homeowners - Post-Purchase
Workshops & Other Services:
Workshops on home maintenance (energy
efficiency), landscaping, protecting your home
equity, tax workshops, refinancing and more!
 Financial Fitness programs
 Post purchase counseling
 Delinquency & Foreclosure Assistance
 Resale Assistance

21. Don’t Forget The
Community in CLT!
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