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A well-informed membership makes the co-op housing movement stronger. Keep up-to-date on the latest CHF BC, and co-op housing related, goings-on by reading our latest news below. To get this news—and more— delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletters.

  10 July 2024   

Co-op Homes Available in Coquitlam

UPDATED: September 4, 2024 Hoy Creek Housing Co-operative is making great strides. Phase 1 of its redevelopment is complete, existing members have moved into the new building, and there’s room for more!   The co-op is looking for new members to fill its remaining two-bedroom homes, which are located just north of Coquitlam Centre and … Continued

  28 June 2024   

VIDEO: How Co-op Housing is Addressing our Affordability Crisis

At the recent British Columbia Co-operative Association’s (BCCA) 2024 Annual General Meeting, BCCA Co-Executive Director Elvezio Del Bianco interviewed co-op members to learn about the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this interview, Elvy talks with CHF BC’s Thom Armstrong to discuss how co-operative housing provides solutions for the housing crisis.

  21 June 2024   

Discover Exciting STEAM Summer Camps at Ethos Lab for Grades 5-12!

Enroll your child in Ethos Lab’s summer camps for grades 5-12. Three unique, fun-filled STEAM weeks await.

Scholarships available!

  12 June 2024   

Make a Difference in BC’s Housing Landscape as CLT’s Controller

Join the Community Land Trust (CLT) as a Controller and be a key player in advocating for permanently affordable housing in British Columbia!

With a CPA and over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, you’ll lead our accounting team, ensuring sound financial management and supporting various organizational functions.

  11 June 2024   

The Missing Piece: New Federal Funding Makes a Real Difference

Last week, the Canadian federal government announced the $1.5 billion Co-operative Development Program. This is the first major federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years.

Our CEO, Thom Armstrong, discussed the significance of this historic funding in recent media appearances, highlighting its impact on co-op housing in B.C.

  11 June 2024   

See if you Qualify for a Free Portable Air Conditioner

Summer is coming! Portable AC units can help cool homes during extreme heat events.

If you live in a qualifying household, you may be eligible for a free portable air conditioner and installation.

Learn more about BC’s Free Portable Air Conditioning program.

  7 June 2024   

Energy Efficiency Upgrade Rebates for Co-op Homes

Is your co-op looking at upgrades to improve energy efficiency?

The CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program provides rebates for improving your home’s energy efficiency through select upgrades.

Qualifying co-op homes can access rebates for heat pumps, water heaters, insulation and window upgrades, and more.

  6 June 2024   

CHF BC Welcomes Launch of New Co-operative Housing Development Program

This Co-operative Housing Development Program is the first significant federal investment in co-op housing in over 30 years. CHF BC is delighted to see the program—promised in the 2022 federal budget—finally come to fruition.

It includes $500 million in contributions and $1 billion in loans to build housing co-ops across Canada. We are particularly excited that Indigenous-led housing co-ops will be eligible for program funding.

  27 May 2024   

Empower Co-op Members with BC Rebates for Accessible Home Adaptations

The BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA) offers financial assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income households to make needed home adaptations, enabling residents to live independently longer in their homes. Co-op eligibility has been a little ambiguous in the past, but we are happy to report some good news.

Members who meet the program criteria and income requirements that belong to a co-op with an FCHI-2 agreement may be eligible for funding for adaptations.

  24 May 2024   

Go Green and Save! Free Co-op Energy Benchmarking and $500 Incentive

Is your housing co-op interested in environmental sustainability and energy efficiency? If so, CHF BC may be able to help – check out our FREE Energy Benchmarking Program!

Co-ops that sign up for benchmarking with the help of CHF BC and are Vancity members may be eligible for an incentive of up to $500!

  7 May 2024   

CLT’s Commitment to Affordable Passive House Communities in BC

Discover how Community Land Trust (CLT) is revolutionizing affordable housing in BC through their commitment to building passive house communities.

  1 May 2024   

In the News: Vancouver’s Urgent Need for Non-Profit Housing

A recent opinion article in the Vancouver Sun by Nancy Hannum highlights the critical need for non-profit housing in Vancouver.

The op‑ed argues that in Metro Vancouver at least 70 per cent of all new rental supply built over the next 20 years must be non-market, including housing co-ops. This is crucial to alleviate the ongoing housing crisis.