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The Future of Housing is Co-operative

Whether you’re an experienced co-op member, or looking to get involved with co-op housing, our team is here to help.

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Make Your Voice Heard: CHF BC Engagement Toolkit

Use these resources to contact your representatives, share why this is important on social media, and start engaging conversations.

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Co-op Principles Crossing Oceans

We recently toured some of our Australian counterparts, sharing ideas and successful initiatives we’ve taken, primarily through the Community Land Trust, to sustain and grow co-op housing. 

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Sawmill Housing Co-op Elects First Board of Directors

A hallmark of housing co-operatives is self-governance. Members elect a board and make key decisions together. But how does that process work when dozens of new residents are moving in every month?

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Provincial Representation at CHF Canada’s AGM

The CHF Canada Annual Meeting was held June 11–13, 2026 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, bringing together co‑operative housing leaders from across the country for three days of inspiring keynotes, workshops, learning sessions, and networking opportunities leading into the National Business Meeting.

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For CHF BC Members

All co-op members can access our support services to help your co-op run smoothly.

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Group Buying

Save money with member-only pricing on furnishings and renovations.

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Planning and Renewal

We have a team dedicated to assisting co-ops with thinking about the future of their buildings and finances.

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Resources

A learning portal for all the ins and outs of co-op housing.

Living in a Co-op

Life in a housing co-op is community-oriented and focused on shared responsibility and security.

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Education

Explore the Centre for Co-operative Learning to learn more about living in a housing co-op.

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Scholarships & Funding

We support the education ambition of our members.

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Aging in Place

Learn how our co-ops support our aging members.

We’ll Help You Find Your Next Home!

Use our tool to search through more than 260 non-profit housing co-ops in B.C.

Events

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