Be the Foundation of Our Community
Help NCLT Secure Permanently Affordable Workforce HomesUnlocking Nanaimo’s Economic Resilience
Transform your property into a permanent foundation for affordable housing.
Nanaimo cannot thrive without its workforce. Teachers, nurses, skilled trades, and service professionals are the engine of our city, but the private housing market is increasingly pricing them out of the community they serve.
A Community Land Trust is the unique economic solution that addresses the root cause of unaffordability: the cost of the land itself. When you join the NCLT, you aren't just donating to a cause; you are investing in a permanently affordable workforce foundation that ensures Nanaimo remains vibrant, equitable, and sustainable for generations to come.
Your Support Builds the Foundation
Membership fees provide the essential, flexible capital that makes large-scale government funding possible.
- Securing the Pipeline: Identifying and pre-approving buildable lands before they are lost to speculative development.
- Pre-Development: Funding vital architectural renderings, legal fees for Ground Lease standardization, and structural surveys.
- Advocacy: Lobbying local and provincial government for land transfers and prioritized permitting for workforce housing projects.
Membership Tiers/Structure: Opportunities for Action
(Personal)
Tier 1: Community Advocate ($20/year): Perfect for individuals wanting to vote for a stable economy. Includes newsletter updates and voting rights at the NCLT AGM.
Tier 2: Household Stewards ($50/year): For families who want to solidify their legacy of community support. Includes Tier 1 benefits plus advance invitations to groundbreaking events.
Tier 3. NCLT Patron ($200/year): A sustaining membership for deep investors. Includes Tier 2 benefits plus an annual exclusive strategic overview from the Board.
(Corporate/Organizational)
Tier 4: Workforce Partner ($2,500/year): Designed for local businesses, developers, and builders . Use our model to fulfill mandatory affordability requirements and DCC waivers, while offloading long-term stewardship to the Trust . Includes customized project pipeline consultation and prominent branding at all NCLT sites.
Tier 5: Legacy Institutional Partner ($5,000+/year): For banks and investment managers. Partner with us to standardize financial products that recognize the unique low-risk asset lock of CLT properties. Includes strategic partnership opportunities on capital stacks and specialized reporting.