July 2021 was an important month for housing co-ops in BC, and especially in Vancouver. After years of work (and lobbying) on the part of co-op members, CHF BC staff, and City of Vancouver staff, Vancouver’s City Council unanimously approved a new framework for lease renewals (pdf).

The work of translating that framework into new leases and another generation of co-op housing is starting in earnest. Please review our Lease Backgrounder to learn more about the process and outcomes to date.

We are also providing support to co-ops facing other lease challenges with private owners.