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We’re building homes, not just housing

The mission of the Home Trust is to provide high-quality, sustainable, and permanently affordable housing for low-to moderate-income residents of San Juan Island.

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Our homes are forever affordable

The Home Trust is the sole organization involved in the building and stewardship of permanently affordable housing on San Juan Island. These homes are subsidized through local donations and government grants, and never enter the open market.

What We’ve Accomplished Together

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What’s Next

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Icon of two houses with the text '8-12 Affordable Houses Scheduled to be Built'
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Current Project: Lee’s Landing

The heart of Friday Harbor

The Home Trust is building up to 40 affordable rental homes, thoughtfully designed to complement our town's historic charm. With $15 million from public loans and grants, these single- and multifamily units will provide much-needed housing while preserving our community’s character.

Completion is expected by 2028, thanks in part to the Home Fund, though we are still counting on 30% of the funding to come from local donors.

You can help make this vision a reality.

MAKE A GIFT
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Our community needs us

Affordable housing is the heart of a thriving, inclusive island community. It ensures that everyone—whether they’re running a business, teaching our kids, or serving in our local shops—has a place to call home. Without it, so many of us wouldn’t be able to stay here, in the place we love.

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What our homeowners say…

  • “I have felt more stable and at ease living in this home than ever before on the island - you not only help place a roof over our heads but really allow us to excel in everything we do here on our island.”

    — Salal Homeowner

  • “This home in Sunrise I, means that I’ve had a secure, affordable, and beautiful place to live for the past 11 years. It's been a place where I have raised my child in a community. It's a place where I can paint the walls, plant a garden, and know that the mortgage will always be within my budget.”

    — Sun Rise I Homeowner

  • “The Home Trust has made a huge difference in our lives. Our affordable monthly payments allowed us to save money and we were able to purchase the equipment to start our masonry business. Now we employ people and support the community. Thank you everyone for supporting affordable housing.”

    — Salal Homeowner

What’s New at the Home Trust?

News & Events
Lee’s Landing Announcement
Lee’s Landing Announcement

The Home Trust is proud to announce that we have renamed our Argyle Affordable Housing Project in honor of Lee Sturdivant.

Lee’s Landing, which will provide 40 units of permanently affordable housing in Friday Harbor’s Historic District, with a low density, eco-friendly, community-oriented design and historic architectural detailing, right in Town within walking distance of all that Friday Harbor has to offer.

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Announcing Our New Executive Director
Announcing Our New Executive Director

We are so excited to share some big news. San Juan Community Home Trust has appointed Jess Blanch as our next Executive Director, effective June 15, 2026.

Jess brings more than 20 years of experience in architecture, affordable housing, and community development. She has helped facilitate the creation of over 11,000 affordable homes and is deeply aligned with our mission of creating forever affordable housing here on San Juan Island.

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25th Anniversery Celebration at Roche Harbor
25th Anniversery Celebration at Roche Harbor

What a wonderful celebration we had commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the San Juan Community Home Trust at the Roche Harbor Pavilion!

The joy, pride, and camaraderie that were present can only be explained by how much we have all shared the mission of the Home Trust over our first 25 years.

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