Help Grow the SquareOne CLT!
Leave your home with SquareOne to help create a network of housing structured for people, not profit!
About the Program
If you own a single-family home — whether you live in it or rent it out — consider donating it to SquareOne CLT now or in the future. Your gift helps build a network of permanently affordable, community-owned housing!
How it Works
Start a conversation with us. Choose to donate now or plan a future gift. When you transfer your property, SquareOne CLT keeps ownership of the land and sells the home at an affordable price to new residents. This ensures the property stays in community hands and off the speculative market, keeping it affordable for generations to come. At the same time, the capital from the sale helps us develop larger cooperative housing communities — where residents own and govern their homes together.
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larger cooperative housing communities — where residents own and govern their homes together.
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Read Todd’s Story
Todd recently pledged his land through transfer on death deed (TODD), a document that allows you to name a beneficiary to receive your real property upon your death without probate. It has no effect on your property rights during your lifetime, meaning you can sell or rent it freely.
Todd chose this option because he wanted his land to stay affordable and community-owned. His gift means the property will remain in the SquareOne CLT, supporting future residents to collectively own and steward their homes, rather than it returning to the speculative market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SquareOne use my property?
We place the land into our Community Land Trust, keeping it permanently off the speculative market. The home is sold at an affordable price to new residents, and proceeds help support collective, community-owned housing like our co-ops.
Do I lose my rights to live in my home?
Not unless you want to. Options like a Will/Trust or a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) only take effect after your lifetime. A Life Estate lets you keep living in the home for life, even though SquareOne becomes the owner.
Can I change my mind later?
Yes, with options like a will, trust, or TODD, you can revise or cancel the gift at any time during your lifetime.
What if I still have a mortgage?
It may still be possible to donate your property, depending on the balance and your plans. We’ll review this together and help you explore options.
Who benefits from my gift?
Local households who might otherwise be priced out of homeownership. Your gift supports shared-equity homeownership and long-term affordability.
Do I have to live in Eugene?
No, while our projects are based in Lane County, there may be ways your property elsewhere could support our mission. Reach out, and we’ll explore possibilities.
