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.
Sign up for our email newsletters today!
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.
Essay by Kate Lorimer, 2022 CHF BC Scholarship recipient.
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.
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CHF BC
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is the voice of housing co-ops in British Columbia. We rep
Interested in the intersection between housing and environmental sustainability? Stayed informed through our regularly published sustainability newsletter. Sign up today! ow.ly/qP1q50NruZj #coops #strongercommunities
Sustainability Newsletters - CHF BC
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To be kept up to date—and be the first to receive our next edition—sign-up for the sustainability report and other e-news communications.
Last chance to apply! You could receive up to $5,000 to support your educational goals. 🎓💰 Deadline is March 31. ow.ly/GvAT50NruW1 #coops #strongercommunities
CHF BC Scholarships - Supporting the Next Generation of Cooperators
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Since 2012, CHF BC has offered 24 scholarships to an impressive group of students. We are proud to support the education dreams and ambitions of our members.
What's the easiest way to deal with membership terminations? Implement a plan to avoid them in the first place. Find out how during this April 6 workshop. ow.ly/4rjg50NruSO #coops #strongercommunities
Membership Terminations - CHF BC
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The easiest way to deal with membership terminations is to implement strategies that help to avoid them! That’s where this workshop will start.
Great news from Rona and Lowe’s for CHF BC members. It just got easier to get discounts on many supplies used in co-op home and garden maintenance. ow.ly/a6EF50Nqwjc #coops #strongercommunities
Great News from Rona and Lowe's! - CHF BC
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Members can now shop for their maintenance supplies at Rona and Lowe’s stores across British Columbia using the same VIP Pro in-store account number.
Spring has sprung! 🌷 And we have launched an exciting menu of online and in-person workshops for the season. All focused on topics relevant to people who care about co-op housing! ow.ly/7vgx50Nqwi2 #coops #strongercommunities
Spring 2023 Education Workshops - CHF BC
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From a practical session on how boards and committees can work together effectively, to an important session to help non-experts understand their co-op's financial statement:, you’ll find our fall 2...
Great news from Rona and Lowe’s for CHF BC members. It just got easier to get discounts on many supplies used in co-op home and garden maintenance. http://ow.ly/en3T50Nqwjb #coops #strongercommunities
Get in touch anytime with questions, comments, or concerns. We’re always here to help.
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