The Community Development Trust

The Community Development Trust (CDT) works with local, regional, and national partners across the United States to make long-term equity investments and to originate and acquire long-term mortgages in affordable housing. CDT seeks to support affordable housing and community impact. Our mission is to ensure long-term housing affordability and to enhance the quality of life for residents of low- and moderate-income communities. Founded in 1998, CDT currently invests $3.6 billion in debt and equity capital in properties across 45 states and regions. These properties include more than units which provide stable affordable housing for more than residents. CDT is a private real estate investment trust (REIT) and a certified national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).