Huntington Place Housing Co-op
Our co-op is a community containing 2 + 3 bedroom townhouse style units serving families, couples, and single persons. We are established to provide affordable family housing in a safe and healthy environment.
We are located in the energetic city of Fort St. John, British Columbia, within walking distance from schools, transit, grocery, and shopping needs.
All units come with two parking stalls. In addition to all the benefits that community living has to offer, a playground is located in the centre of the property for the children of the co-op.
We acknowledge our housing co-op is within the ancestral, traditional territory of the Beaver & Dënéndeh First Nations of Treaty 8 and the Métis First Nation.
Life in a housing co-op
What is a housing co-op?
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Housing co‑ops provide at-cost housing for their members.
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They are controlled by members who have a vote in decisions. There is no outside landlord.
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Members own the co-op, the co-op owns the housing
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Each housing co‑op is a legal association of members, incorporated as a co‑operative.
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Housing co‑ops are guided by international co‑operative principles, adapted for housing co‑ops.
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Members work together to create a viable business and community
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Housing co‑ops provide security of tenure, not equity
What does the co-op expect from you?
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Pay your housing charges + utilities on time
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Follow the co-op’s rules and policies
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Keep your unit in good condition
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Be a good neighbour
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Get involved in the co-op
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Attend meetings x 2 per year
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Run for the Board of Directors
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Attend training opportunities
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Volunteer on a committee
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Long term occupancy
How do I apply?
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Attend an Orientation meeting (held on-site the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm sharp) to receive an application
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Submit your completed application to the office along with the $35 non-refundable fee
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You will be contacted by the Co-op to arrange an interview with the Membership Committee
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Applications are processed on a first come first serve basis & can take 6-8 weeks to process
What about maintenance?
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Our Unit Maintenance Policy outlines what items are your responsibility & which are the Co-op's
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Any excessive use or abuse will be charged back to the Member
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Work orders are submitted to the Co-op's management company, New Life Management Services Inc.
