Housing cooperative in the
Canton of St. Gallen

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen, Degersheim

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen, Degersheim provides affordable housing, primarily for older couples and individuals. It rents apartments for independent living in later life and offers shared facilities, including a common room and an exercise room.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Rosenbühl Oberuzwil

Since 1977 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Rosenbühl Oberuzwil is a non-profit housing cooperative that provides and maintains affordable homes for its members. It offers apartments for a range of household types and operates on a cost-rent basis, with an emphasis on shared responsibility and community life.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Lärchenhügel

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Lärchenhügel provides and rents affordable, accessible apartments on a non-profit basis. Speculation in its housing is excluded.

Genossenschaft Habilon

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

Genossenschaft Habilon is a self-managed housing cooperative with rental and owner-occupied apartments built, as far as possible, according to ecological principles. Residents have a say in the cooperative and share a barn used for events.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft 91

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft 91 maintains affordable houses and apartments in the Remishueb development on behalf of and for the account of its members, and provides shared facilities. Its activities exclude speculation.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Säntisblick

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Säntisblick provides affordable rental housing in a family- and child-friendly residential development. It offers 2.5-, 3.5- and 4.5-room apartments, and members can participate in decisions and help shape the cooperative.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Mörschwil

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Breitenwisen

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Kolese

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of KOLESE is the establishment and operation of living and working communities based on cooperative principles, with human dignity at its center. This includes the creation of affordable housing and the promotion of a sustainable and natural way of life.

Genossenschaft Ökodorf Sennrüti

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.·4.2(5)

Genossenschaft Ökodorf Sennrüti manages property and infrastructure for a residential and living community. The project combines ecological housing with social and economic sustainability and shared self-organisation.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Guscha Flums

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen Berneck

Since 1981 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen Berneck is not described on the Alpha RHEINTAL Bank website as an independent institution with its own business profile. The website mainly presents banking services such as accounts, cards, mortgages, investments, retirement planning, and corporate banking.

Wohngenossenschaft Büelhof

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.

Wohngenossenschaft Büelhof rents affordable 2½‑room small apartments to its cooperative members and maintains a waiting list for applicants. The cooperative manages wheelchair-accessible units with balconies, individual cellar storage and a shared laundry room; membership requires purchase of share certificates and additional shares are held as a deposit when renting.

Genossenschaft Wogeno Mogelsberg

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Genossenschaft Wogeno Mogelsberg is a housing cooperative operating a multigenerational residential project in a converted former nursing home, providing shared living spaces and communal facilities. The cooperative also includes the Bruggenhof farm, managed biodynamically and producing dairy and meat products with some on-site processing.

Baugenossenschaft "Zum Stern"

Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

Baugenossenschaft "Zum Stern" is a non-profit housing cooperative that provides affordable, well-maintained homes and looks after its properties. It rents apartments in St. Gallen and Gossau and supports community activities among residents.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft St. Gallen

Since 1966 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(2)

Wohnbaugenossenschaft St. Gallen promotes non-profit housing and provides affordable homes. It acquires properties, takes on land under building rights and develops new housing, guided by cost-based rents and social and environmental standards.

Eisenbahnerbaugenossenschaft Rapperswil

Since 1912 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(5)

Eisenbahnerbaugenossenschaft Rapperswil is a non-profit housing cooperative. It creates and maintains affordable housing for its members, develops and manages residential properties, and rents apartments exclusively to members.

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Blumenfeld

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(9)

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Blumenfeld provides age-appropriate apartments for older adults. Residents can add services such as an alarm system, laundry service or scheduled support to their housing.

Genossenschaft Wohnen 60plus Uzwil

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft Wohnen 60plus Uzwil acquires, builds and maintains permanently affordable housing without speculative intent. It can also manage and rent residential properties, and gives preference to residents of the municipality of Uzwil when allocating apartments.

SeGeWo Wohnbaugenossenschaft St. Gallen

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

SeGeWo Wohnbaugenossenschaft St. Gallen provides its members with self-managed cooperative housing in a former flag factory. The cooperative creates and maintains good-quality, affordable housing, with a particular focus on people in the second half of life.

Eisenbahner-Baugenossenschaft St. Gallen

Since 1909 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(8)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments, particularly within the framework of a cooperative. The company offers various services, such as the rental of apartments, the management of parking spaces, the execution of repairs and renovations, as well as the provision of community rooms and facilities.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft 1904 St. Gallen

Since 1904 · 11–20 empl.·3.6(10)

Wohnbaugenossenschaft 1904 St. Gallen builds, maintains and rents affordable homes. It provides comfortable housing for people with modest incomes.

Eisenbahner-Baugenossenschaft Rorschach

Since 1910 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The core activity of EBG Rorschach is the management and rental of properties, particularly residential objects. The company offers rental properties and allows interested parties to apply for them. Additionally, it provides repair services for tenants.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft REM3

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft REM3 is developing a non-profit, multi-generational housing project with affordable homes. The plans include 75 apartments as well as shared and commercial spaces, with rents intended to be set on a cost basis.

Genossenschaft Neumühle Goldach - Mehr als Wohnen

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft Neumühle Goldach - Mehr als Wohnen develops an intergenerational housing project that combines private apartments with shared communal facilities. The project concept includes common spaces (neighbourhood bistro, guest rooms, workshop, fitness and wellness areas), sustainability and low‑car mobility measures, and participation/financing options such as cooperative shares and loans.

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Eschenbach (GAW Eschenbach)

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Eschenbach (GAW Eschenbach) is a social, non-profit cooperative that develops and manages affordable residential and commercial space, primarily for people of retirement age and/or people with disabilities. It plans age-appropriate housing and promotes cooperative community life.

Genossenschaftsverband Höchst-Remishueb

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Genossenschaftsverband Höchst-Remishueb is the umbrella association for the affiliated cooperatives and represents their shared interests. It represents matters concerning the settlement to third parties and manages shared facilities, including the underground garage, paths and open spaces, and central heating.

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen Lichtensteig

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Genossenschaft für Alterswohnungen Lichtensteig provides affordable housing suited to older residents, including accessible apartments for seniors and people with disabilities. It also offers a publicly accessible meeting room with a cafeteria and organises events.

Genossenschaft Alterssiedlung Jonschwil

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

The core activity of the company 'Genossenschaft Alterssiedlung Jonschwil' is to provide housing for elderly people in the villages of Jonschwil and Schwarzenbach. The company offers rental apartments in various sizes, enabling tenants to live independently while having access to services such as emergency call systems, catering, and laundry services as needed.

Solinsieme, Genossenschaft für neue Wohnform

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Solinsieme, Genossenschaft für neue Wohnform is a housing cooperative that organizes a shared-living model with individual apartments and communal spaces. The residents manage the community themselves, which includes facilities such as a guest room, lounge, studio and workshop.

Genossenschaft Wohnen in Eichberg

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Genossenschaft Wohnen in Eichberg develops, acquires and rents affordable housing. Its non-profit housing offer is aimed especially at older people, as well as younger individuals and families across generations.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Remishueb

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Remishueb promotes non-profit housing and provides affordable apartments, housing for older people and people with disabilities, and homes. Its activities may also include commercial buildings, renovating and maintaining older buildings, managing properties, and renting or selling apartments and real estate.

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Buchs SG

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Buchs SG provides affordable, age-appropriate housing for older people. Its two- and three-room apartments are designed for residents who live largely independently.

IMMOWEST AG

Since 1955 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

IMMOWEST AG owns residential properties and rents out apartments and parking spaces. Its properties are located in St. Gallen-Winkeln.

Genossenschaft Remishueb-Imboden

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Genossenschaft Remishueb-Imboden provides affordable properties or premises for charitable and public purposes. Viv. operates the Imboden house, which provides accommodation for people with physical disabilities or brain injuries.

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Grabs

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.·4.0(1)

Genossenschaft Alterswohnungen Grabs builds, acquires and rents affordable apartments, particularly for older people. Its residential buildings are designed for older people and people with mild disabilities, with features including step-free access, lifts and wheelchair-accessible showers.

Baugenossenschaft Graphia

Since 1946 · 11–20 empl.·1.0(1)

Baugenossenschaft Graphia provides affordable housing for its members and tenants, taking their housing needs into account. The non-profit cooperative rents its properties on a cost-rent basis and keeps them out of speculative trading.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft "Bodania" Rorschach

Since 1944 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Bodania is a housing cooperative, i.e. the construction and management of apartments for its members.