Center for Land Economics

At the Center for Land Economics, we put land at the center of economic policy. Our mission is to ensure that the value of land—created by communities, infrastructure, and public investment—is returned to the public good. By focusing on better assessments and fairer incentives, we advance policies like land value taxation that make housing more affordable, strengthen local governments, and support sustainable, equitable growth.

When you give to the Center for Land Economics, you’re not just funding a project. You’re fueling the foundation of our work. General support keeps us independent, allows us to respond quickly to new opportunities, and sustains the day-to-day research, outreach, and advocacy that make systemic change possible.

Your support helps us:

• Publish cutting-edge research that equips policymakers and advocates nationwide

• Partner with local governments to pilot smarter property tax systems

• Build coalitions of community leaders, academics, and advocates working for reform

• Educate the public through accessible reports, events, and tools

Every contribution, large or small, powers our mission to align incentives, build stronger communities, and create an economy where growth is fair and sustainable.

👉 Join us today in making better assessments and better incentives the standard across America.