About Us

Putting homeownership within reach—today and tomorrow

The Elevation Community Land Trust team together in front of a colorful mural

Who we are

Since 2019, Elevation Community Land Trust has been opening doors to welcome people home across Colorado. Using the community land trust model, a proven tool for creating and preserving wealth in communities, ECLT is on a mission to make homeownership possible for working families seeking the stability, security and opportunity of home.

  • Vision

    There is no equity without equal access to opportunity through homeownership. ECLT stands shoulder to shoulder with those seeking to dismantle racist policies that have barred so many from owning real estate and passing on intergenerational wealth.

  • Values

    • Courage
    • Innovation
    • Authenticity
    • Collective Power

  • Mission

    Elevation Community Land Trust partners with communities to create equitable access to opportunity for Colorado families through permanently affordable homeownership.

Our model for

  • Long Term Affordability

    Expanding access to homeownership through below-market rate housing and a shared equity resale formula written into the land lease.

  • Wealth Building

    Low to moderate income members of the community, who would otherwise be likely to rent or be displaced, are able to build wealth through ownership.

  • Stewardship

    Maintaining community ties and fostering collective power through democratic decision making and relationship building in our tripartite board.

Community Land Trusts Explained

An ECLT staff member speaking with community partners

Who we serve

ECLT serves hard-working households that have been otherwise priced out of market-rate homeownership. Our homes are to be affordable earning 70% the Area Median Income based on community.

With over 220 ECLT homeowners as of March 2024, our program has helped teachers, non-profit workers, healthcare staff and professionals in hospitality, retail, food service and countless other professional achieve the dream of homeownership across Colorado.

  • 40%of Elevation CLT homeowners identify as a female head of household
  • 60%of Elevation CLT homeowners identify as a household of color
  • 72%is the average AMI (Area Median Income) served

Where we are

  • 227Owner-occupied units
  • 77Homes for Sale
  • 78Units under Construction

*all data accurate as of 5/1/2024

Map of Colorado showing the towns where ECLT has homes7025Fort CollinsLongmontBoulderArvadaDenverAuroraColorado SpringsDeltaDurango
  • Fort Collins: homeowner occupied, for sale, under construction
  • Longmont: homeowner occupied, for sale
  • Boulder: for sale, under construction
  • Arvada: for sale, under construction
  • Denver: homeowner occupied, for sale, under construction
  • Aurora: homeowner occupied, for sale, under construction
  • Delta: homeowner occupied, for sale
  • Durango: homeowner occupied

What People are Saying

  • The largest challenge that we face, from my perspective, is the ability to continue moving forward so the agency will have a single mission: that is, to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing.

    Thomas O'Malley

  • Without ECLT, I was looking at options to move out of state due to the current housing crisis and rental prices here in Denver. With this opportunity, I was able to maintain my job here in Denver providing mental health services to our community.

    Jessica FoxMental Health Worker and ECLT Homeowner

  • A house is a home when it shelters the body and comforts the soul.

    Karen Gougeon