Essex Community Land Trust

Essex Community Land Trust is a non-profit organization based in Montclair, NJ, dedicated to providing high-quality permanent affordable housing and financial empowerment opportunities for working families and individuals throughout Essex County. Their mission is to strengthen communities by offering affordable homeownership options and promoting financial success education, while their vision is to create a community of opportunity where everyone, regardless of income or background, can access high-quality affordable housing.

With a focus on diversifying neighborhoods and protecting against predatory mortgages, Essex Community Land Trust offers two programs: the Opportunity We Need Program and the Mega-Financial Freedom Homebuyer's Club. Through these initiatives, they aim to increase the availability of affordable homeownership opportunities, extend deed restrictions, and provide ongoing stewardship for transformed abandoned homes located on CLT land.

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