Housing trust funds (HTFs) are distinct funds established by cities, counties and states that dedicate sources of revenue to support affordable housing. Housing trust funds are usually created by legislation or ordinance. At present, there are more than 170 housing trust funds in the United States. 

Housing Trust Funds:

• commit public sources of revenue;
• create dedicated, ongoing funding for the support of affordable housing;
• do not depend on interest or earnings from a fixed fund, or on contributions from corporations, financial institutions or foundations.

The housing trust fund model is an innovative departure from the way that dollars have historically been secured to support affordable housing.

This tool was developed in partnership with Mary Brooks, Center for Community Change (CCC). CCC is the leading national technical resource for Housing Trust Funds. For more information on their technical assistance services visit CCC 's website or contact Mary Brooks, brooksm@commchange.org

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