The Townhomes at Voit - Madison Area Community Land Trust

Townhomes At The Voit Property

A new permanently affordable townhome community on Madison’s east side.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Townhomes at the Voit Property

The Townhomes at the Voit Property will create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities on Madison’s east side through a new community land trust development. Designed with accessibility, energy efficiency, and long-term affordability in mind, the project will offer thoughtfully planned homes intended to support individuals and families for generations to come.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT

Creating Permanently Affordable Homes on Madison’s East Side

Madison Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) is leading the development of townhomes at the Voit property on Madison’s east side off of Milwaukee Street. This project will create opportunities for stable, quality, permanently-affordable homeownership that will multiply in impact over time. MACLT is seeing a major growth spurt, and is on the path to expand our portfolio by over 60% in the next 5 years as we work toward our goal of developing our 100th permanently-affordable home by 2030. The Voit Townhomes project will jumpstart this growth to support us in expanding the number of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in Dane County.

Project Snapshot

Location
Madison’s East Side

Homes
12 townhomes

Ownership Model
Community Land Trust

Design Focus
Accessibility and energy efficiency

Status
In development

Timeline
Anticipated construction 2026

Location & Neighborhood Context

The Voit development site is located near Milwaukee Street on Madison’s east side, with access to parks, trails, schools, shopping, and employment centers. The project is intended to create stable homeownership opportunities within an established neighborhood connected to transit and community resources.

The development is part of a larger long-term vision for growth and investment in permanently affordable housing throughout Dane County.

Near Milwaukee Street
Adjacent to Starkweather area
Access to parks and trails
Near shopping and transit

Accessibility & Sustainability

The Voit Townhomes are being designed with accessibility, energy efficiency, and long-term affordability in mind. The development aims to create homes that remain practical, adaptable, and sustainable for a wide range of households over time.The two-story homes will incorporate universal design principles to support accessible living, including a full bathroom, bedroom, and laundry on the main floor. The homes are intended to support aging in place, long-term housing stability, and changing family needs over time.The development is also being planned as an all-electric, energy-efficient community with airtight construction, Energy Star certification, and solar-ready infrastructure to help reduce long-term utility costs. Natural landscaping with native plantings is also planned to reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides while supporting a more sustainable site design.

Accessibility

Universal design features
Aging in place considerations
Accessible entries and circulation

Sustainability

Energy-efficient construction
Lower utility costs
Durable long-term materials

Community & Housing Design

This development is designed to provide “missing middle” homeownership opportunities through medium-density townhomes in a walkable east side neighborhood. The homes will be located near parks, trails, transit, and everyday services while creating a new permanently affordable community through the land trust model.

This project also emphasizes shared community space and long-term neighborhood connection. Planned features include green space, shared parking, EV charging infrastructure, and a resident-managed homeowners association designed to support stability, collaboration, and lasting affordability within the development.

Designed for Connected Living

12 Attached Townhomes
Ten 3-bedroom homes and two 4-bedroom homes.
Shared Community Spaces
Green space, workshop, storage building, and resident-managed HOA.
Transportation & Connectivity
Near bus routes, bike paths, parks, grocery store, and post office.
Future-Focused Infrastructure
EV charging, shared parking, and adaptable housing design.

How the Community Land Trust Model Works

The Madison Area Community Land Trust creates permanently affordable homeownership opportunities by separating ownership of the home from ownership of the land beneath it. Homebuyers purchase the home while MACLT retains ownership of the land through a long-term ground lease.

This model helps keep homes affordable for future generations while still allowing homeowners to build equity, gain stability, and benefit from homeownership over time. When a home is sold, resale formulas help preserve affordability for the next buyer while providing a fair return to the homeowner.

Lower Purchase Price
Keeping land costs separate reduces upfront home prices.

Long-Term Affordability
Homes remain affordable for future buyers.

Equity Building
Homeowners still build wealth and stability over time.

Current Status & Timeline

The Voit Townhomes project is currently moving through planning and development phases as MACLT and its partners continue site design, financing, and community coordination work.

Current Phase
Planning & development

Construction Goal
Anticipated construction beginning in 2026

Future Homebuyer Opportunities
Application and eligibility information will be announced as the project progresses

Ongoing Updates
Project updates will continue to be shared through MACLT communications and the Developments page