Feasibility Study Community Land Trust

The County of DeKalb, Georgia, is requesting proposals for a feasibility study to evaluate the potential establishment of a Community Land Trust (CLT) serving residential and commercial properties within the County. The study will assess the appropriateness, effectiveness, and practicality of establishing a CLT, and provide a clear recommendation regarding whether the County should pursue the creation of a CLT or alternative long-term affordability mechanisms. The scope of work includes defining and evaluating the CLT model, assessing housing and commercial affordability gaps, identifying potential duplication or overlap with existing County or public-sector functions, and analyzing funding, governance, operating, and organizational models. • The CLT model will be evaluated based on industry best practices and national standards. • The study will assess housing and commercial affordability conditions, displacement pressures, land acquisition constraints, and market dynamics within DeKalb County. • The Consultant will identify gaps in existing systems or services that could potentially be addressed through a CLT. • The study will evaluate how a CLT could complement or enhance existing County plans, programs, and policy objectives. • The Consultant will provide a clear, evidence-based recommendation regarding whether the County should establish a CLT or alternative long-term affordability mechanisms.