Preserving Affordable Homeownership

Last week marked a significant milestone for the Central Iowa Community Land Trust (CICLT) as we held our very first Annual Membership Meeting. This gathering brought together members who are deeply committed to shaping the future of affordable housing in Central Iowa. The meeting was a crucial moment where members made key decisions that will guide CICLT’s path forward, including approving the 2026 Board of Directors and adopting the founding bylaws. This event reflects the

We are proud to announce that the Central Iowa Community Land Trust (CICLT) won the Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition at Iowa Finance Authority 's annual Housing Iowa Conference! Thanks to this victory, we’ve been awarded $20,000 which will be instrumental in helping to launch the CICLT. This funding marks a significant milestone, working to help us to transform this vision into reality and create a lasting impact for making homeownership more accessible and affo