How can I buy a home with BCLT?

BCLT makes homeownership a reality for buyers of all incomes through our Homeownership Centers to serve Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties, we have two centers, located in St. Albans and in Burlington. The Centers offer:

Home buyer education and home maintenance education
Budget and credit counseling
Financing Assistance

As a community land trust, BCLT has special loan and education programs available only for homeowners in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties. In addition, through our very successful perpetually affordable home purchase program, BCLT offers select properties for sale in those three counties.

Steps for buying a home through BCLT:

You must be a customer of the NeighborWorks® Homeownership Center of Vermont. This means that you have:
- Attended an Orientation Meeting.
- Completed the 8-hour Homeownership Workshop.
- Met with a Housing Specialist for a one-on-one Meeting.
You must become a member of BCLT. This means that you join BCLT (membership dues of at least $1).
You must purchase a home in Chittenden, Franklin, or Grand Isle County.
- If you live in Franklin County or Grand Isle County, you can contact the St. Albans Homeownership Center by calling 802-527-2361 or by sending an email to: llittle@getahome.org.
- If you live in Chittenden County, you can contact the Burlington Homeownership Center by calling 802-862-6244 or by sending an email to: admin@getahome.org.
- As always, all purchases are subject to review by BCLT staff.

Visit getahome.org - Current List of Land Trust Homes for Sale

You can also visit our Homeownership Center on the web at www.getahome.org