Community Home Trust

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Ron Strom, recipient of Community Home Trust’s 2026 Building Better Futures Award (presented by PNC)! 🎉 We were proud to celebrate Ron’s longstanding commitment to affordable homeownership and stronger, more inclusive communities. Thank you, Ron, for helping build a brighter future for all! 🏡
Learn more: https://communityhometrust.org/celebrating-our-2026-building-better-futures-award-winner-ron-strom/

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

🏡 We’re proud to celebrate Tiz G., recipient of the 2026 Deanna Carson Memorial Good Neighbor Award! 💙
Presented at our Foundation of Home Awards Dinner, this award honors Tiz’s dedication to housing justice, community empowerment, and building a stronger future for our neighbors. Tiz is pictured here with CHT's Board President, Bridgit Adamou.
Congratulations, Tiz, and thank you for the meaningful impact you make in our community!
Learn more: https://communityhometrust.org/celebrating-tiz-g-2026-deanna-carson-memorial-good-neighbor-award-recipient/

10/19/2026

🏡 Dreaming of homeownership but not sure it’s within reach? CHT can help!
From single-family homes and modern condominiums to family-friendly townhomes, Community Home Trust offers homeownership opportunities designed to fit a variety of needs and lifestyles.
With convenient locations throughout Chapel Hill and Orange County, there may be a place for you to call home, whether you live or work in the area!
✨ Your dream of homeownership could be closer than you think.
📲 Learn more and sign up today to explore your options! https://communityhometrust.org/buy-a-home/

10/17/2026

🏡 Orange County Homeowners! Need help with your property tax bill? You may qualify for the Longtime Homeowners Assistance Program (LHAP)! Check your eligibility and apply by November 6, 2026. Don’t miss out!

If you own your home and are having trouble paying this year’s property tax bill, we may be able to help. Each year, the Housing Department collects applications from Orange County residents to help pay for the current year's tax bill. Assistance may, but is not guaranteed to, cover the entire Ora...

10/16/2026

🏡 Your dream home in Chapel Hill is within reach! Discover new construction homes you can make your own at attainable prices with Community Home Trust. Homeownership starts here! 💙 Check out this brand new townhome in the conveniently located Summit at Homestead. https://communityhometrust.org/listings/

10/16/2026

💛 What a wonderful evening celebrating the power of home, community, and connection! 🏡✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Foundation of Home Awards dinner and helped make this gathering a meaningful celebration of the people, partnerships, and shared vision that make our community stronger.
At CHT, we believe home is more than a place to live. It’s the foundation for stability, opportunity, and belonging. Together, we’re building a future where more individuals and families can experience the lasting impact of an affordable home.
Thank you for being part of our mission and helping make home possible. ❤️

10/14/2026

🏠 We’re honored to celebrate UNC Health as a Making a House a Home Sponsor of our Foundation of Home Awards Dinner!
Through their ongoing support and dedication to affordable housing, UNC Health helps create stronger neighborhoods, expand opportunities, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.
We’re thankful to stand alongside partners who share our vision of a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. Together, we’re creating lasting change and building brighter futures for our communities. 💙

10/14/2026

Early voting starts tomorrow 10/15!

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, but you can vote early if that is more convenient. The early voting period begins on Thursday, Oct. 15, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. Orange County residents can vote at any early voting site.
- Orange Works at Hillsborough Commons (in lieu of BOE office): 113 Mayo St, Hillsborough
- Drakeford Library Complex: 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro
- Chapel Hill Library: 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill
- Chapel of the Cross: 304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
- Seymour Senior Center: 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
-Efland – Cheeks Community Center: 117 Richmond Rd, Efland

Polls will be open:
- Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn More About Early Voting: https://www.orangecountync.gov/1116/Early-Voting

10/07/2026

🏡 Affordable homeownership that lasts.
Community Land Trusts and housing cooperatives help keep homes affordable for future buyers through shared ownership, resale restrictions, and innovative approaches to land and housing costs.
Building affordability today, and for generations to come. ❤️

From financial assistance and affordable mortgages to long-term, community-based affordability and non-traditional development models, organizations around the state have been working for years to make home ownership more affordable.

Learn more in our latest Policy Matters Blog: https://ow.ly/iOjA50ZNZuT