About the organization CHFBC is a non-profit organization and the parent company that serves as the umbrella organization for this group of related enterprises, i.e. COHO Management Services and Community Land Trust (CLT). Our mission is to unite, represent, and serve our members to promote better housin

There are two TELUS Residential Member Program options currently available to housing co-operatives, depending on whether your community is served by copper wiring or TELUS PureFibre. 40% Discount Program Continues

Get tickets online for 2026 Fall Education Conference here.

In It Together: Stories from Paloma Housing Co-op

Summer in British Columbia brings opportunities to connect with neighbours and enjoy our shared outdoor spaces—but it also brings increasing risks from extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and drought. As climate

Unlock millions in cost savings and accelerate affordable housing delivery across British Columbia with the new BC Public Lands Map. This webinar will provide an overview of the new map, its features, as well as how communities can use it to superpower housing development.

On May 24, co-op members, leaders, staff, and sector partners from across British Columbia gathered for CHF BC’s Spring Forum 2026. Guided by the theme Community Starts Next Door: Where neighbourly connections build community, the day explored how everyday connections between neighbours create stronger, more resilient co-op communities. Through educational workshops, inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, … Continued

A core principle of international co-operatives is cooperation among co-operatives. We recently put our commitment to this important principle on display by touring 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.  The trip was organized by the Australian Co-operative … Continued

Join our workshop to explore board and committee roles, enhance governance practices, and boost member involvement at your co-op.

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Join the CHF BC Youth Committee  Are you a youth living in a CHF BC member co-op? Do you want to gain experience in advocacy and organizing while having your voice heard in the larger co-op housing sector?   Then the CHF BC Youth Committee is looking for you!  Housing co-ops thrive when new generations step … Continued

Get tickets online for 2026 Spring Forum here.

Gather insights on dementia through this workshop! Explore simple strategies that can create a more supportive, inclusive and welcoming community for people affected by the disease.

The BC SPCA is making it easier to say “yes” to pets  For many of us, home is where we share our lives with our family. And for more than half of British Columbians, family includes pets.  However, a widespread lack of pet-friendly housing makes it hard (and expensive) to find a home that welcomes … Continued