‘Artist Space Trust’ Opens Applications for Affordable Duplex In SF’s Mission District

Artist Space Trust, which keeps housing permanently affordable for Bay Area artists and first-time homebuyers, is accepting applications for a duplex in SF s Mission District, which will be the first property in its Artist Housing Commons network.Artist Space Trust began accepting applications for Celadon House, the first property in the Berkeley-based nonprofit s Artist Housing Commons, a growing collection of homes and creative spaces intended to remain affordable for artists across the Bay Area, as the SF Examiner reports. Applications are open through November 22, and the Mission District property will eventually house two artist households.According to KQED, Artist Space Trust uses a community land trust model, retaining ownership of the land while selling homes to qualified buyers at well below market rate. It is reportedly the first organization in the nation to use this model specifically for artists. Many properties are donated by owners who are artists themselves who want to