College Park Community Preservation Trust

The College Park Community Preservation Trust is a program of the College Park City-University Partnership, a community development non-profit jointly supported by the City of College Park and the University of Maryland at College Park.

What is a Community Land Trust?

Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are an innovative solution to the housing affordability crisis. By reimagining how we think about homeownership, Community Land Trusts (CLTs) create unique opportunities for individuals and families to purchase homes at prices they can afford, while ensuring those homes remain affordable for generations to come.

Continue reading to learn how this model works and why it’s gaining traction across the country.

Affordable Homeownership

The Community Preservation Trust is an affordable housing land trust— a pioneering initiative expanding access to affordable homeownership in College Park, Maryland.

Homebuyer Resources

Whether you are in the process of buying a home with us or working toward becoming ‘homebuyer ready’, the resources below can help you meet your goals.

Join our Information Sessions

Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Sign up for an upcoming information session to get a full program overview from Trust staff.

About Us

The College Park Community Preservation Trust is a program of the College Park City-University Partnership, a community development non-profit jointly supported by the City of College Park and the University of Maryland at College Park. To learn more about the Partnership, visit our website.  

Would you like to learn more? Please visit the website below.


Homebuyer Participation Map

Connect with Us

Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Sign up for an upcoming information session to get a full program overview from Trust staff.