Kohala Community Land Trust

	AFFORDABLE HOUSING KCLT will offer long term, renewable and transferable leases that enable people to purchase affordable homes.
	CONSERVATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION KCLT will own land and conservation/preservation easements. Easements will be individually tailored to protect the land's natural and cultural values. Residents may select and prioritize lands and sites for preservation.
	AGRICULTURAL LANDS KCLT will offer local farmers long-term , affordable leases so they can enjoy a good standard of living while providing us with food.
	BUSINESS INCUBATION KCLT will support local commerce with affordable leases for commercial property, made available exclusively to resident proprietors.

How will KCLT acquire land?

PURCHASE

KCLT will purchase land using grants, monetary donations and low- or no-interest loans provided by private foundations, governments, businesses and individuals. Income, estate and property tax benefits may arise from selling property to KCLT at less than market value.

LAND DONATIONS

Local landowners may donate their real property or easement interests in their real property and may receive tax benefits.

GRANTS

KCLT’s non-profit status enables it to apply for and obtain grant funds for acquisition of property and easements.

MONETARY DONATIONS

An individual, organization, business, or other interested group may make tax-deductible contribution to KCLT for land acquisition or administration costs.

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

Landowners may receive tax benefits for designating portions of their land for conservation easements.