Durham Community Land Trustees

05/06/2026

50 years ago, a group of visionary community leaders came together with one goal: to create an affordable, sustainable, and livable Durham for everyone.

Today, that vision continues through the work of Durham Community Land Trustees.

For five decades, DCLT has helped families achieve homeownership, preserved affordability, restored neighborhoods, and strengthened communities across Durham. What began as an idea has become a lasting movement rooted in equity, opportunity, and hope.

As we celebrate 50 years of impact, we honor every homeowner, partner, volunteer, supporter, and community member who has helped make this journey possible. The work continues — and the future is bright. 🏡💙💚

We are also just 10 days away from our 50th Anniversary Gala! 🎉 There’s still time to purchase your tickets and celebrate this historic milestone with us. Tickets are available now at www.dclt.org.

Here’s to 50 years of Bringing Durham Home.

www.dclt.org

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

Wishing our community, partners, and supporters a year filled with new opportunities, growth, and continued impact. Thank you for being part of the DCLT family — here’s to building a stronger, more equitable Durham together in 2026! ✨🏡

12/09/2025

✨ Dreaming of Homeownership in Durham? Start Here. ✨

FREE Homebuyer Info Session — Join Us In Person!

If you’ve been wanting to buy a home but aren’t sure where to begin, this session is for YOU.
Discover how the community land trust model makes homeownership more affordable and attainable for Durham residents.

What You’ll Learn:
🏡 What a land trust is
✔️ How to qualify to buy a DCLT home
💰 Down payment assistance programs

Bring Your Family:
🎨 Supervised coloring station for children
🍴 Finger foods provided

📅 Thursday, December 17th
⏰ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
📍 E. Harvey Estes Conference Center
1121 Slater Road, Durham, NC 27703

✨ Exciting news: DCLT homes are available now and more coming soon!

➡️ Register now: DCLT.org/events
📧 [email protected]
| 📞 919-490-0063

Build your future with Durham Community Land Trustees — affordable homes, strong communities, lasting impact.

11/25/2025

Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is excited to join Habitat for Humanity of Durham for the Hot Cocoa Social on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Southwest Regional Library. ☕❄️

We’re grateful for the invitation and look forward to connecting with residents, sharing information about the community land trust model, and supporting Habitat’s efforts to expand awareness of homeownership opportunities across Durham.

If you’re on the path to homeownership—or supporting someone who is—this is a perfect chance to gather helpful resources, ask questions, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.

📍 Southwest Regional Library
3605 Shannon Road, Durham, NC 27707

RSVP at: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com

See attached flyer for details.
We hope to see you there!

11/25/2025

Durham, we’ve got something special for you! 💚

Anderson Apartments is offering a FREE first month of rent plus exclusive discounts for Durham Public School staff and first responders.

Affordable, spacious, centrally located — it’s the perfect place to call home.

Scan the QR code or visit dclt.org to get started!

11/22/2025

🏠 Ready to Start Your Homeownership Journey? We’re Here to Walk With You.

Take the first step toward owning a home with DCLT’s free Homebuyer Info Sessions—designed to give you the guidance, clarity, and confidence you need. Affordable homeownership is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

✨ What’s Included:
🍽️ Complimentary dinner + kid-friendly environment
🌐 Sessions available in English & Spanish
💻 Virtual and 📍in-person formats
📘 Actionable tools, resources, and expert guidance

📅 Upcoming Sessions:
🔹 Spanish Sessions
(in partnership with El Centro Hispano)
🗓 Monday, November 24th | 6 PM

🔗 Reserve your spot: dclt.org/events/
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

Your path to homeownership is just ahead. Let’s take that step—together. 🏡💛

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11/20/2025

DCLT’s Homebuyer Session was truly a treat. In a room full of attendees eager to understand how close they are to homeownership, our Executive Director, Sherry Taylor, affirmed that the possibilities are very real and within reach.

We were also honored to welcome our special guest, Anna Pittman, who first began her homeownership journey at one of our sessions last year. Anna delivered a powerful testimony about what’s possible when you trust the process—reminding everyone that persistence and partnership can open doors.

We are extremely grateful to Anna and to all who attended last night’s session.

✨ Upcoming Sessions

• COMPRAR Homebuyer Session (Spanish): Monday, November 24
• Next Homebuyer Session: Wednesday, December 17

Register for these and other upcoming events at dclt.org/events/.

11/18/2025

We are honored to welcome Anna Pittman—DCLT homebuyer, recipient of $187,000 in down payment assistance, and recent guest on the TODAY Show—as our featured guest for the November In-Person Homebuyer Session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Anna will share her powerful journey to homeownership through Durham Community Land Trustees and offer insight, encouragement, and motivation for those taking their own steps toward purchasing a home.

📍 Durham County Main Library
300 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Come hear this inspiring story and take the next step toward becoming a homeowner.

Register today at https://dclt.org/events/
— we can’t wait to welcome you and for Ms. Pittman to share her journey!

11/13/2025

Thinking about becoming a homeowner? 🏡
Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) invites you to our upcoming FREE Homebuyer Session!

Whether you're just getting started or already exploring mortgage options, this session will help you understand:
✔️ What a community land trust is
✔️ How to qualify to buy a home
✔️ Programs that provide down payment assistance
✔️ Steps to owning a home in YOUR neighborhood

📅 Wednesday, November 19
🕒 Virtual Session — 12:00 p.m.
📍 In-Person Session — 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Durham County Main Library
300 N. Roxboro Street | Conference Room #3214

Register today!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer
or
🔗 Visit: https://dclt.org/events/

Finger foods provided + supervised coloring station for children.

Let’s make your path to homeownership clear, supported, and achievable!

Featured November 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DCLT Buyer Information Virtual Session Virtual Event DCLT Buyer Information Virtual Session Join us online for an engaging and informative session to explore community land trusts and discover valuable down payment assistance programs! Whether you're a first...

11/10/2025

📣 We’re Hiring: Accounting Clerk

Do you want to apply your accounting or bookkeeping skills toward a mission you believe in? At Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT), we’re looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Durham NC. Salary: $44K-$48K.

In this role, you will:
• support the month-end close and accounts payable/receivable
• help with grant accounting, budgeting, and donor/fund-tracking
• collaborate across our project team to help build and preserve affordable homes for the community and more

Why DCLT? Because equity matters. Every day we turn vision into homes, and your work behind the scenes will help make it possible.

👉 Apply today! Visit: flatfeehiring.com/jobs/accounting-clerk-durham-nc-44-48k/
📍 Location: Durham, NC