Our Goals

Sawmill Community Land Trust takes a comprehensive approach to the housing challenges faced by low- and moderate-income families by demonstrating a 360-degree, long-term commitment to both our clients and neighborhoods.

Our organizational goals for accomplishing our mission include:

• Create a permanent reserve of affordable housing for families at, or below, 80% of Area Median Income
• Carefully steward and manage our portfolio of affordable housing in order to maintain subsidies and quality
• Provide “as needed” support and counseling to existing homeowners who may be facing unforeseen personal or financial challenges
• Develop retail/commercial/light industrial spaces that benefit the community with job creation and needed services
• Help protect existing residents from negative impacts of new development
• Empower residents to make informed decisions about their future
• Create a built environment that retains its physical integrity for future generations while preserving the natural attributes and cultural history of the community
• Support ecological renewal and energy conservation
• Connect land trust residents, citizen leaders and neighborhood associations with resources through referrals and advocacy in order to support and strengthen families and neighborhoods