Miami Expands Affordable Housing with New Little Haiti Development
Place Louverture will introduce 13 permanently affordable homes through an innovative ownership model designed to help families build equity and remain in their community.
As housing costs continue to rise across South Florida, Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood is taking an important step toward expanding homeownership opportunities. South Florida Community Land Trust (SFCLT) has broken ground on Place Louverture, a 13-home development designed to remain affordable for generations.
Announced on November 13, 2026, the project marks Miami-Dade County’s first community land trust homeownership development and Florida’s first condominium built under the Community Land Trust (CLT) model.
A New Path to Homeownership in Miami
Located at 6601 NE Miami Place, Place Louverture will feature one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats and townhomes for households earning between 60% and 120% of the area’s median income.
What makes this development different from traditional housing projects is its approach to land ownership.
Homebuyers will purchase their residences, while SFCLT retains ownership of the underlying land through a renewable 99-year ground lease. This structure helps reduce homeownership costs, allows families to build equity, and preserves affordability for future buyers.
The development will combine Haitian-inspired architectural elements with Miami Modern design. Homes will also feature resilient concrete construction, impact-resistant windows and doors, and energy-efficient features.
Strengthening the Little Haiti Community
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami Commissioner Christine King, and County Commissioner Marleine Bastien, alongside community leaders and development partners.
Mandy Bartle, president and CEO of SFCLT, emphasized that Place Louverture represents more than 13 new homes. It creates opportunities for families to establish roots, build financial stability, and remain in the neighborhoods they call home.
SFCLT acquired the property in 2018 from the Haitian American Community Development Corporation (HACDC). Since then, both organizations have collaborated with residents and supported educational programs to prepare prospective buyers for homeownership.
Preserving Affordable Housing for Future Generations
Founded in 2006, SFCLT develops affordable housing throughout Broward and Miami-Dade counties, focusing on long-term affordability and preventing displacement.
Place Louverture is supported by public agencies, financial institutions, and community organizations, including Citibank, JPMorganChase, and Miami-Dade County.
In a neighborhood facing increasing housing pressures, the development offers an alternative approach to ownership, helping families achieve financial security while maintaining their connection to Little Haiti.
For more information: South Florida Community Land Trust.
