Co-op Housing

All co-operatives are corporations owned by shareholders who are called members. The members of the co-operative manage it through committees, staff and a board of directors. In a housing co-op, the residents in apartments own a share in the co-operative. These residents are called resident members. Owning the share entitles the resident members to oversee the management and operations of their homes. In order for the co-operative to function, it is necessary for member residents to participate within the co-op. Resident members elect and serve on the co-op board of directors and receive training and support from the Co-op Housing Program of BCLT in the management and governance of their communities.

BCLT is dedicated to providing affordable, fair, and equal opportunity housing. All BCLT co-ops are as affordable as our rentals. The Co-op Housing Program of BCLT offers Equal Opportunity Housing.

How co-op housing works
Co-op history, principles and resources
Housing co-ops in the Burlington Area
Applying for Co-op Housing