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The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is made up of member housing co-ops and associated organizations across British Columbia.
We unite, represent and serve co-ops and their members. Governing and managing co-op homes and communities can be challenging. Whatever our members need, they can count on us to be there for them.
CLT creates new community housing and preserves existing homes.
CHF BC has worked for a quarter century creating a better model for housing. The Community Land Trust model is a success: a growing number of co-ops, including some of BC’s largest, work with the Land Trust to deliver quality, sustainable housing focused on people of low- and moderate incomes.
There are more than 260 non-profit housing
The majority of housing co-ops in BC are located in Metro Vancouver and on Vancouver Island.
Individual co-ops manage their own marketing, application and selection processes and waiting lists.
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A well-informed membership makes the co-op housing movement stronger.
Stay up-to-date on new developments in co-op housing and other community housing initiatives, upcoming events and more.
We offer a full online library of resources and tools reflecting best practices.
Learn about Model Rules 2.0 (our most valued resource); sample policies and other templates; Privacy Act Tools; our Guide to the Co-op Act, and more.
Co-ops build strong, healthy, inclusive communities.
Co-ops build strong, healthy communities. They create opportunities for people of all ages, incomes and backgrounds to live together in a safe and positive environment.
Co-operative living is a powerful way for individuals and families to have a say in their housing and to enjoy the safety and security of a strong community.
Our mission at CHF BC is to add value and deliver the cutting-edge services our members need to maintain the quality of their homes and communities.
Education and training are key drivers of co-op success.
We support our members with the knowledge, skills and resources to create strong, inclusive communities.
We practice the co-operative principle of education by offering co-op members opportunities to learn and connect through workshops, webinars, and conferences. Through experienced staff and external consultants, members gain the current, best practices and knowledge to govern and manage their co-ops.
We harness the power of group buying to deliver the best value for our members.
Our group buying program delivers great pricing, superior quality and excellent service across a wide range of goods and services essential for our members. Our members get what they need, when they need it, without any hassle.
Planning is critical to every co-op's success.
To successfully plan, a co-op needs to understand its property, its finances, its legal obligations, and its members’ requirements and goals. We help our members put all the pieces in place for a thriving and prosperous future. Understand your buildings and assets and how you can care for them, not just now but for the long term.
Work with a team that has collaborated with more than 120 housing co-ops across the province.
Stay up to date on what’s happening at CHF BC and for housing co-ops across BC.
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Here you'll find stories featuring our members, partners, and programs.
Preparing for a natural disaster or other significant emergency can be a grim—and overwhelming —prospect. But living in an earthquake zone and facing the realities of climate change means emergency planning is more important than ever.
Housing co-ops have long been interested in the environment.
There is much work to do and co-ops regard that work as ever more urgent. Here we collect some news and resources to help you.
As a starting point, you can read past issues of our sustainability newsletter or take a look at the template model sustainability policy.
'Concern for community' is one of the seven core co-op principles.
CHF BC operates a scholarship program that recognizes the importance of education to our members and the broader community.
Through a related charity, the federation also helps remove barriers to accessing co-op housing with the Disability Trust and Domestic Violence Relief Fund. We also work to help members age in place.
Get in touch anytime with questions, comments, or concerns. We’re always here to help.
New to housing co-ops? Here are some answers to common question about the sector and CHF BC.
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