About The HCCLT:

The Horry County Community Land Trust (HCCLT) is a newly formed non-profit organization committed to making homeownership and housing products more attainable for Horry County’s workforce. 

  • HCCLT will prioritize permanent workers and their families —teachers, first responders, hospitality workers, healthcare staff, and other essential employees who help keep our community thriving. 

  • This initiative ensures that local workers can afford to live where they work, reducing commute times, supporting local industry, and strengthening our economy. 

  • The Trust is specifically designed to serve permanent residents of Horry County, ensuring that housing remains accessible to those who live and work in our community year-round. 

How the land trust works:

  • The HCCLT acquires and holds land for the long term, ensuring that homes on this land remain affordable for generations. 

  • Homebuyers purchase the home but lease the land from the Community Land Trust at an affordable rate, reducing the overall cost of homeownership. 

  • If homeowners decide to sell, the resale price is controlled to maintain affordability for the next buyer while also allowing the homeowner to build equity. It is a win-win of both economic opportunity and housing attainability.