It received support from the city of Minneapolis Homes Program, the Hennepin County Affordable Housing Fund and the Minnesota Housing Impact Fund. Those interested in purchasing a home through the land trust must apply to ensure they qualify with income requirements. The City of Lakes Community Land Trust has provided an affordable housing model in Minneapolis for 24 years. Rising energy costs in the past decade have made utilities a larger part of affordable housing conversation, Horwitz said. About 66% of homeowners through the land trust are people of color, according to its 2025 annual report.