About CHF BC
We are the go-to hub for all things related to co-op living.
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.
About CLT
Acquiring, creating and preserving community housing.
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.
Latest News
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.
Newsletters
Stay up to date on what’s happening at CHF BC and for housing co-ops across BC.
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Resources
A full online library of resources and tools reflecting best practices for our members.
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.
Living in a Co-op
Co-ops build strong, healthy 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
Supporting our members with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to thrive.
We offer workshops, webinars, conferences, consultations services and much more.
Group Buying
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 and Renewal
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.
Co-op Foundations
Monthly stories featuring our members, partners, and programs.
Text provided by Lorna Halle, Chair, DeCosmos Village 50th Anniversary Committee.
Supporting Community
Concern for community is one of the 7 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.
Sustainability
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.
Find a Co-op
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.
@chfbc @CLTrust support @ahma_bc in calling for the #URN strategy to be fully funded and implemented without delay! https://twitter.com/mpfoh/status/1596239452107464705
@ahma_bc first ever For Indigenous by Indigenous #URN strategy calls for 7.3b over next 10yrs for the hsg spectrum from complex care to homeownership incl $500m for immediate renovations to improve safe hsg https://twitter.com/nicolechaland/status/1596237634967592961
We can all tolerate a certain amount of political positioning, and calls for institutional accountability, esp 4 our crown corporations w/out making things personal—as I’ve been taught-be hard on issues, soft on people.
Hoping this announcement will earn praise from both sides of the aisle in BC’s legislature. https://twitter.com/cmhc_ca/status/1594757515320840194
.@hogans_alley is a 2021 Solutions Lab recipient.
Their project focuses on the systemic displacement of Black communities from #Vancouver's historic district, once known as Hogan's Alley.
Get in touch anytime with questions, comments, or concerns. We’re always here to help.
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