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Welcome to the news page of Cooperative Housing International (CHI), the global platform for updates and analysis from the world of cooperative housing. Here you’ll find international stories from our member organisations, financing developments, policy announcements, event coverage, and practical examples of cooperative housing in action across diverse regions. From innovative funding models to shifts in housing legislation, this is your go-to source for understanding how co-ops are responding to housing challenges worldwide. Stay informed—subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest cooperative housing news delivered straight to your inbox.

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New Publication Highlights Cooperative Housing’s Role in Bridging the Urban Divide

Cooperative Housing International contributed to the latest issue of COOP Dialogue, which showcases how cooperative housing offers inclusive, sustainable solutions to today’s urban crises. With stories from across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia, the publication illustrates the global potential of this people-centered housing model.Read More

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HSB Warns New Subletting Rules Could Undermine Tenant Security in Sweden

HSB Riksförbund, Sweden’s largest housing cooperative, is raising red flags over proposed changes to subletting regulations for tenant-owned apartments. The Swedish government’s aim is to increase housing availability by making it easier to sublet, but HSB warns that these changes could destabilize housing cooperatives across the country. HSB is urging lawmakers to preserve current legislation, which balances personal flexibility with cooperative responsibility, and is campaigning in both national and local media to oppose the reforms. The organization emphasizes that in a time of rising community insecurity and crime, such deregulation would be counterproductive.Read More

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Riksbyggen Supports Global Housing with SEK 1.7 Million Donation

The Swedish National Housing Council has committed SEK 1.7 million to We Effect, an international cooperative development organization, to support sustainable housing efforts in vulnerable communities worldwide. The donation will fund a joint initiative with Riksbyggen, focusing on climate-resilient housing, women's empowerment in co-ops, and post-conflict reconstruction—demonstrating the power of housing as a tool for poverty reduction and long-term security.Read More

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Pula Commits Public Funds to First Cooperative Housing Project

In a regional first, the City of Pula has signed an agreement to fund a cooperative housing project developed by ZOA and ZEF ethical financing, setting a precedent for municipal support of public-civic housing initiatives in Central and Southeast Europe.Read More

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Housing Cooperatives in Jordan: A Sustainable Approach to Affordable Housing

Housing cooperatives in Jordan are providing affordable, community-driven solutions to the country's growing housing challenges. Under the supervision of the Jordan Cooperative Corporation, these cooperatives help thousands of members access land and housing through collective ownership, shared financing, and a commitment to sustainable development.Read More

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: York Region in Canada to Allocate $45 Million Surplus to Social Housing

York Region closed 2024 with a $71.4 million operating surplus, driven by higher revenues and lower-than-expected spending. Regional staff proposed allocating $10 million to the Social Housing Development Reserve, aimed at expanding community housing. Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt pushed that amount higher, securing a total of $45.1 million for affordable housing—enough to support around 75 new units, according to staff estimates. Read More

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UK Government Launches £20 Million Fund to Boost Community-Led Housing

The UK government has announced a £20 million funding package to support community-led housing and expand the cooperative housing sector. The funding is part of a broader government push to reform housing and deliver the largest boost in social and affordable housing in a generation.Read More

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Learning from Vienna: Quebec’s Social Housing Delegation

In this episode, we speak with Jean-Pierre Girard, the study visit leader, who explains what makes Vienna’s social housing model so successful and how its principles could inspire new approaches elsewhere. Beyond gathering insights, this mission reinforced the importance of collaboration between governments, social housing organizations, and urban planners to create long-term, affordable housing solutions. Read More

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New Housing Europe Report Highlights the Role of Housing Cooperatives in Addressing the European Housing Crisis

Housing Europe’s latest report explores how housing cooperatives continue to provide affordable, democratic housing while adapting to new social, economic, and environmental challenges. It examines the resilience of well-established cooperatives and the emergence of new models since the 2008 financial crisis. With insights from 12 European countries, the report highlights innovative solutions and policy recommendations to support cooperative housing in an increasingly difficult market.Read More

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