This guide, supported by the Prince Edward Island Co-operative Council, provides information about using the co-operative model to increase access to affordable housing, even on a small scale. It features personal experiences and advice from three young Islanders who became joint homeowners in 2022. The guide covers topics such as what co-operative home ownership is, how to operate a co-op, and how to form a co-op. It also includes comparing different housing options and tips on finding a home to purchase.
Topics include: co-operative home ownership, governance, financing, operating a co-op, forming a co-op, comparison of housing options, finding a home to purchase, PEI Co-operative Council
Centre-supported project: Co-operative Housing Purchase Resource Guide,
Fund: Community-Based Tenant Initiative Fund (CBTIF)