OUR STORY
In 2005, the City of Irvine convened a housing task force to help develop a strategy addressing the affordable housing crisis in the community. It was particularly important to identify a strategy to preserve the affordability of these units over the long term. To address both production and preservation, the housing task force recommended the creation of the ICLT, a new nonprofit organization.
In March 2006, the Irvine City Council unanimously approved this housing strategy and initiated the establishment of the ICLT. It has since created 407 units of permanently affordable housing units, currently serving low-income families and these homes will be preserved for future generations. An additional 68 units of ownership housing were added to this number with the completion of the Sage Park community in 2022.
In 2017, the ICLT spun off from the city as an independent sovereign entity, which will enable it to operate more effectively while maintaining public involvement through its relationship with the City.
Sage Park Grand Opening
Stories from Home
David Ward talks about the life-changing benefits of the accessible amenities at Parc Derian.
Margie Wakeham, CEO of Families Forward, talks about the community benefits of affordable housing.
The Costa Family talks about how living at the Alegre Apartments has benefited their family.
Michael Mastreta talks about how living at Parc Derian has given him independence.
Bryan Starr, President of the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, talks about how affordable housing benefits the business community.
Salerno Groundbreaking
Salerno Groundbreaking Ceremony
Supervisor Don Wagner talks about the benefits of providing permanent supportive housing.
Irvine Mayor Christian Shea talks about Irvine’s leadership in providing affordable housing in Orange County.
Irvine City Councilmember and ICLT Board Chair Melissa Fox talks about the new Irvine Community Land Trust project, homelessness and affordable home ownership.
Irvine City Councilmember Farrah Kahn talks about working with community partners to provide needed housing.
Irvine City Councilmember Michael Carroll talks about the need for affordable housing in Irvine.
ICLT's Executive Director Mark Asturias discusses the nonprofit's goals at the groundbreaking of Salerno.
Cheri Hoffman, President of Chelsea Investment Corporation, breaks ground on ICLT's Salerno community, bringing 80 new units of affordable housing to Irvine.
Madelynn Hirneise, CEO of Families Forward, talks about partnering with the ICLT to provide support services to Salerno residents.