What is a Housing Co-op?

A housing Co-op is a group of people who work together to enjoy affordable housing in a cooperative way.
NO LANDLORD!
NO MORTGAGE!
'Your home and immediate neighborhood are jointly owned and managed by all of the member residents. You buy a share to join the Co-op, and then pay a monthly housing charge. We all participate in work groups or committees to care for our community.

What's so great about Champlain Heights?

Parks, parks and more parks! The Everett Crowley Park is a natural conservation area laced with walking trails; the rest of the neighborhood is filled with paved walking trails and numerous play areas for children. Elementary schools within walking distance, and good high schools close by.  Great local recreation canter withinwalking distance.  A vibrant and healthy community life offering a wide range of social and community activities.

Can we afford it?

At this point, the cost of shares range from $1,500.00 to $3,450.00, depending on the size of the unit. We can recommend credit unions that often make small loans for the purpose of buying shares in Co-ops.
In the year 2000/2001 our housing charges look like this:

I bedroom $492 - $524
2 bedrooms $604 - $ 773
3 bedrooms $757 - $1003
4 bedrooms $1143

Can we have a pet?

Yes. Each unit's allowed ONE outdoor pet (e.g. dog or cat), but no exotic pets, please (they can cause problems)! Please discuss your pet needs with us at the Orientation meeting.

How do we apply?

Please send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to:

Membership Committee

Le Coeur Housing Co-op

3502 Cordiale Dr.

Vancouver, BC

V5S 4H3

We will send you an application for you to fill out and return to us.  The Membership Committee will process your application and once you have been approved as future members by the Board of Le Coeur Co-op, you will be placed on the wait list for a unit.