Housing cooperative in the
Canton of Bern

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Huttwil

Since 1944 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Huttwil operates residential and commercial premises in a former factory. The cooperative provides apartments and space for craftspeople, artists and other businesses.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Friedheim Thun

Since 1945 · 11–20 empl.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Friedheim Thun is a housing cooperative providing affordable homes for its members. It manages houses and rents out apartments with two to four rooms.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Ostermundigen

Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Ostermundigen provides affordable housing for its members by acquiring properties, constructing and maintaining residential buildings, and renting apartments to members. Tenancy agreements require joining through the purchase of share certificates and acceptance of the statutes.

Graphis Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft

Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.

Graphis Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft acquires, builds and manages real estate, particularly rental apartments with rents based on costs. It provides its members with good-quality housing at reasonable rents and maintains and develops its residential communities.

Baugenossenschaft Pro Familia Kirchacker

Since 1946 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Baugenossenschaft Pro Familia Kirchacker consists of the development, management and rental of residential space, particularly multi-family houses and settlements, with the aim of offering affordable and family-friendly housing in child-friendly environments.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft "Solidarität"

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft "Solidarität" is a non-profit housing cooperative that rents apartments to its members. It manages two residential developments and offers apartments with two to four-and-a-half rooms.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft PRO FAMILIA THUN

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft PRO FAMILIA THUN provides its members with affordable housing and a high standard of residential quality. It rents apartments in various sizes and provides shared green spaces and playgrounds.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Pro Domo Bern

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the rental of apartments in multi-family houses in Bern, particularly providing healthy and affordable living spaces for its members (co-owners) through joint self-help and shared responsibility.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Sunneschyn

Since 1948 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Sunneschyn is a housing cooperative that provides affordable homes at rents covering operating costs. It acquires and develops land, builds and maintains residential properties, and manages its housing estates.

Bau- & Wohngenossenschaft Nünenen

Since 1948 · 11–20 empl.

Bau- & Wohngenossenschaft Nünenen is a housing cooperative that provides and maintains healthy, affordable and sustainable homes and living spaces for its members. It keeps this housing permanently out of speculative trading and promotes community life according to social, environmental and economic principles.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Schweizerhubel Zollikofen

Since 1949 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Schweizerhubel Zollikofen is a non-profit housing cooperative. It rents affordable apartments in its residential properties and provides housing for people from different walks of life.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bürg

Since 1949 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bürg is a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz representing non-profit housing providers in eastern Switzerland. The organization promotes, supports and connects non-profit housing activities and offers consulting, legal advice, financing and insurance services, as well as training.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bienna

Since 1949 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bienna is an organization in the non-profit housing sector. The website presents advisory, legal, financing, insurance, and training services as well as activities supporting and connecting housing cooperatives.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Wendelsee

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Wendelsee Thun housing cooperative is to provide and manage rental apartments in the Schönau and Schadau districts of Thun, with the aim of offering its members good living quality and a child-friendly environment.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Lanzgut Thun

Since 1953 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Lanzgut Thun provides and maintains healthy, affordable housing for its members. It rents apartments in residential developments in Thun and Steffisburg.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bundespersonal

Since 1954 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bundespersonal is a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz. It supports, advises and connects non-profit housing providers in eastern Switzerland and provides information on non-profit housing.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Neuhaus

Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Neuhaus is a non-profit housing cooperative. Through mutual support and shared responsibility, it provides and maintains healthy, affordable housing for its members.

Wohn- und Baugenossenschaft Neufeld

Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the rental and management of apartments and garages in two residential quarters in Thun, with the aim of providing affordable and child-friendly housing.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Bern - Lebensraum ohne Barrieren

Since 1964 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Bern' is to create barrier-free living space for people with and without disabilities through the construction, acquisition and structural adaptation of residential buildings and properties. The company offers apartments and promotes the coexistence of people with and without disabilities.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bümpliz

Since 1967 · 21–50 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Bümpliz is not presented on the website as a separate institution. The website describes a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz that represents non-profit housing providers in Eastern Switzerland and supports its members with advice, legal advice, financing and insurance, and training.

Stiftung Alterssiedlungen Lyss

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Alterssiedlungen Lyss' is the creation and rental of housing for elderly residents, particularly from the municipality of Lyss, at an affordable price, in order to enable independent and secure living in old age.

Baugenossenschaft Rohrbach

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Jäggi Architektur Rohrbach is the provision of architectural services.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Via Felsenau

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Via Felsenau is a non-profit housing cooperative that plans, builds, maintains and manages residential buildings and community centres. Its work follows building biology and ecological principles, with a focus on keeping construction costs low.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Q-Hof

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Q-Hof is a self-managed housing cooperative that preserves and manages collective, affordable housing in the Quartierhof and Dammweg 41 properties. Residents make collective decisions and handle maintenance and administration, and housing allocations are organised via a designated working group.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Burgdorf

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Burgdorf is a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz dedicated to non-profit housing. It provides consulting, legal advice, support in financing and insurance, as well as training, and connects members and other stakeholders in the sector.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Baumgarten

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Baumgarten is the cooperative for the first phase of the Siedlung Baumgarten and comprises about 80 apartments held as owner-occupied housing.

Wohn- und Gewerbegenossenschaft Huttwil (WGH)

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Wohn- und Gewerbegenossenschaft Huttwil (WGH) provides and maintains residential and commercial premises for its members. In a former factory, it combines housing with a range of commercial uses and is organised around mutual support and shared responsibility among its members.

Stiftung Stuckimatte

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Stuckimatte helps reduce rents and promotes the purchase of owner-occupied homes. When awarding assistance, it takes income and assets into account, with particular consideration for large families, single parents, and people receiving AHV or IV pensions.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Nussbaum

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Nussbaum is a housing cooperative that comprises three residential buildings and organises owner-occupied housing. It forms the second development phase of the Siedlung Baumgarten; nearby are kindergartens and a playground, and the buildings were designed by Althaus Architekten.

WOK Lorraine AG

Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.

WOK Lorraine AG manages properties and promotes ecological and communal forms of housing, offering rental apartments, studios, retail and office spaces, and premises for childcare facilities. The company applies participatory tenancy agreements that give tenants opportunities to influence and help shape their housing environment.

Genossenschaft Andere Wohnformen im Stürlerhaus am Altenberg

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

The company operates a cooperative that offers a form of housing known as a 'Stürlerhaus'. This is a Bernese patrician house from 1659, previously used as a hospital and training facility. The cooperative also offers additional services, such as a 'bed & kitchen' and a cultural space. There is also a bar and room reservations are offered. The core activity of the company is the management and operation of this residential and community facility.

Liberale Baugenossenschaft zur Förderung von preisgünstigem Wohneigentum

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company "Liberale Baugenossenschaft Baar" is the procurement, construction and acquisition of affordable apartments and residential buildings, as well as the rental and management of these properties. The company is committed to preserving affordable housing and values solidarity, community spirit and sustainability.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen in Grindelwald

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen in Grindelwald develops and rents affordable, age-appropriate apartments to its members. The apartments are designed for accessibility, and a Spitex home-care service base is located on the ground floor.

npg AG für nachhaltiges Bauen

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of npg AG is the development, construction, rental and management of residential and commercial spaces that meet strict sustainability criteria in social, economic and ecological terms.

Stiftung Wunderland

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Wunderland" consists of managing real estate and participations, particularly in the area of housing for refugees and social projects, as well as granting loans and accepting donations and legacies.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft ACHT Bern

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft ACHT Bern is a non-profit housing cooperative that creates and maintains affordable housing on a cost-rent basis. It develops and manages its residential buildings according to ecological and social principles and supports communal living and member participation.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Oberfeld, Ostermundigen

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Oberfeld, Ostermundigen is a cooperative that manages an ecological, car-free residential development with communal facilities. The settlement includes around 100 mainly timber-built apartments and shared spaces such as a workshop, music room and sauna, plus a large bicycle garage and limited visitor parking. Its energy system uses rooftop hybrid collectors, photovoltaic panels, underground thermal storage and heat pumps to provide low-emission heating and hot water.

Traubenhof Wohnbaugenossenschaft (TWG)

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Traubenhof Wohnbaugenossenschaft (TWG) is a housing cooperative that provides age-appropriate, barrier-free apartments and related services for older residents. The concept offers smaller accessible units inspired by the traditional 'Stöckli' model, includes meal delivery and an on-site restaurant (Trubehöfli), and allows temporary occupancy by younger people to help maintain occupancy levels.