Bloomington Cooperative Living creates and maintains affordable, communal housing in Bloomington, Indiana that is democratically controlled by residents. We currently operate five houses with around 80 members. Our membership includes a range of undergraduate, graduate and non-students. We feel that a diverse membership enriches the coop, especially since we practice democratic decision-making at the house- and coop-level. Our coop is active in the local community, ranging from participation in the art and music scene, hosting events in collaboration with other organizations that align with our mission, and sharing our space with volunteer groups. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit for low-income housing, so we keep all our rent expenses affordable. To accomplish this, we share expenses for food and utilities, driving costs down.
Check us out at: www.bloomingtoncoop.org
Bloomington Cooperative Living creates and maintains affordable, communal housing in Bloomington, Indiana that is democratically controlled by residents.
Bloomington Cooperative Living creates and maintains affordable, communal housing in Bloomington, Indiana that is democratically controlled by residents.
We ask prospective tenants to fill out an application, visit all the houses, and participate in a cooking shift. After that, we do an interview and vote on whether to approve their membership so that they can sign a lease. Learn more at bloomingtoncoop.org.
email us ([email protected])
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Members elect leaders who make decisions within defined roles.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Monthly fees/dues: $634
Labor required: 5 hours/week
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes
Common House, Garden(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Large Scale Kitchen, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, Internet
Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.
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