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Public Cooperative Housing Policies: An…
Explore public policies supporting cooperative housing worldwide in this comprehensive report. Discover how governments and cooperatives collaborate to create sustainable and affordable housing solutions globally.Read More
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What Australia Can Learn from…
Discover insights from BCCM's 2024 European Study Tour Report, highlighting innovative cooperative housing models in Denmark, Austria and Switzerland. Learn about public policies, financing strategies, and sustainable practices shaping the future of affordable housing.Read More
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What is Cooperative Housing and…
Discover how cooperative housing is offering an affordable and sustainable solution to Catalonia's housing crisis. This episode of "Filling the Sink", Catalan news reporter Coralie Moreau explores the origins, models, and benefits of housing cooperatives, featuring stories from La Borda, La Morada, and more. Watch now!Read More
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December 2024
Discover Cooperative Housing International's latest initiatives for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, including global knowledge sharing, youth engagement, and policy advocacy. Learn about innovative housing projects in Australia, Canada, Croatia, and New York, plus updates from CHI’s board meeting in New Delhi.Read More
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November 2024 Newsletter
Explore global cooperative housing highlights: PESCHA's student housing conference in Geneva, Catalonia's €31M housing expansion, Sweden's resilient housing program, and Australia’s cooperative policy insights. Plus, the launch of the UN’s International Year of Cooperatives 2025 in India.Read More
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Autumn 2024 Newsletter
Explore Cooperative Housing International's global initiatives, from legal research on housing laws to sustainability innovations in Sweden, milestone anniversaries, and the upcoming Global Cooperative Conference in India launching the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.Read More
What is a Housing Cooperative?
What is Cooperative Housing?

Housing cooperatives are jointly-owned, democratically-controlled enterprises designed to meet the common economic, social, and cultural needs of their members.
Why Become a Member of Cooperative Housing International?

CHI is a mutually supportive community of cooperative housing federations and associations in over 70 countries. Join Cooperative Housing International (CHI) and become part of the international cooperative movement.
How Housing Co-ops are Mitigating Climate Change

Environmental protection and good business practices go hand in hand. Housing cooperatives around the world are leading the way with sustainability initiatives.
Housing Co-ops for Sustainability

Co-op housing communities worldwide are building a more sustainable future by working towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This blueprint sets out targets for achieving a more equitable and sustainable future.
What's the Legal Framework of Cooperative Housing?

A cooperative is a legal entity owned and democratically controlled by its members.
How Do Housing Co-ops Keep Rent Affordable?

Cooperative housing is designed to keep housing affordable and operates on a non-profit basis.
How Does Cooperative Housing Compare with Other Models?

When you join a housing co-op, you become part of a democratic community. You join a housing co-op by purchasing shares of the co-op that owns the property. As a member of a co-op, you’re an indirect owner.
Benefits of Cooperative Housing

Housing co-ops welcome many different people, including those of different cultural backgrounds, diversities, and income levels. Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions.
Who is Cooperative Housing for?

Cooperative housing is great for people who want to take an active role in their community. Everyone is welcome in cooperative housing. Some co-ops are focused on providing housing for lower-income individuals, some are family-oriented, others are focused on seniors.
How Do I Start a Housing Co-op?

So, you want to start a housing cooperative? Where do you begin? First, gather your core group of members and define your goals. Then decide which co-op model is best for you. Different models are available depending on the country you are in.
Advantages of Being Part of the Wider Global Movement

Tap into a worldwide support network, accessing news, research, global best practices, education, expertise, and advice. Not to mention being part of a community of over 3 million cooperatives representing over 1 billion members!