Our Story
Working with the current residents, Mi Casa, Inc. and Douglass Community Land Trust (Douglass CLT), purchased this building to prevent displacement and keep the units permanently affordable. The goal is to convert the rental units into a form of resident ownership that enables housing security and helps to build wealth for communities historically not given the opportunity through the traditional real estate market. There are currently three units occupied by artists, and we’re looking to add to this diverse and creative community.
Permanent Affordability
and Ownership
To keep the units permanently affordable, the land is owned by the community via the Douglass CLT, and leased to the building owner. Mi Casa currently owns the building and plans to transfer ownership to residents at a price affordable to those residents.
About the Owners
Mi Casa is a nonprofit affordable housing developer committed to providing quality affordable housing to low and moderate households in the Washington DC area. Our mission is “to provide, facilitate, and advocate for inclusive, affordable housing for underserved communities in order to promote equitable, thriving and diverse neighborhoods.” Learn more about our work here.
Douglass CLT is a membership driven nonprofit centered around racial & economic justice working to create permanently affordable, quality living and working spaces. The goal is to prevent generational displacement, create community-held assets, and help individuals and families build up assets while ensuring that they have a say concerning their community through community ownership of land and collective stewardship. Douglass CLT provides ongoing, tailored stewardship services to safeguard, build, and strengthen households and community assets. Learn more here.
