Introducing CHF BC
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC is the go-to hub for all things related to co-op living. We unite, represent, and serve housing co-ops and their members.
Who we serve
We unite, represent and serve housing co-ops and their members.
We are the go-to hub for all things related to co-op living. 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.
Membership in CHF BC is open and voluntary. Members support their federation through annual membership dues and fees for a wide range of programs and services. We are proudly independent — none of our annual revenue comes from government.
Mission
Our mission is to unite, represent and serve our members in a thriving co-operative housing movement.
Values
Co-operatives are based on the values of mutual self-help, social responsibility, democratic control, equality and solidarity. This is aligned with the seven international co-op principles. You can download a copy of these principles. They have been reinterpreted for housing co-ops.
Vision
CHF BC’s vision statement is “growing an inclusive community of sustainable and permanently affordable co-operative housing.”
We aim to:
- Inspire housing co-ops to be communities that promote and embody equitable access, opportunity, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
- Model and promote the principles and best practices of social, economic and environmental sustainability in everything we do and encourage our members to do the same.
- Champion the ongoing and significant development of co-op homes to expand our movement and increase the availability of co-operative housing in BC.
Our Strategic Plan
In 2024, CHF BC undertook an extensive process to consult members and partners in the creation of a bold and ambitious strategic plan to guide as through 2030: Strengthening our Foundations, Deepening our Impact.
Advocacy
CHF BC acts as a voice for housing co-operatives in BC. We represent and advocate on behalf of co-op members.
Our History
The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is a co-operative association founded in 1982, made up of member housing co-ops and related organizations in British Columbia. Our mission is to unite, represent and serve our members in a thriving co-operative housing movement.
Leadership
We are a membership organization with a democratically elected Board of Directors. The board is responsible for the overall governance and long-term success of the CHF BC group of social enterprises. It hires our chief executive officer, who, along with our leadership team, guides and supports staff in CHF BC, COHO, and CLT’s day-to-day operations.
Board of Directors
CHF BC’s Board of Directors comprises 12 members, elected by delegates of member co-ops.
Executive Leadership Team
Meet the Executive Leadership of the CHF BC Group of Social Enterprises
Our Partners
The CHF BC Group of Social Enterprises also includes our partner organizations, Community Land Trust and COHO Management Services Society. All three organizations share top-level leadership and report to the CHF BC Board of Directors.
Community Land Trust
Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer that helps to create permanently affordable housing solutions for people, with a focus on co-operative housing.
COHO Management Services Society
COHO Management Services Society is a non-profit property management company with over forty years of experience in working with housing co-operatives.
Housing Central
Housing Central is a strategic alliance between CHF BC, BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).