Cooperative housing is great for people who want to take an active role in their community. Everyone is welcome in cooperative housing. Some co-ops are focused on providing housing for lower-income individuals, some are family-oriented, whereas others are focused on seniors. In addition, housing co-ops welcome a wide range of members of different ages and diversities.

People live in cooperative housing in more than 70 countries, and the living experience is very different depending on the co-op. However, all co-ops are guided by cooperative identity, values and seven principles agreed upon by the International Cooperative Alliance. For example, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

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