Housing Cooperatives in
Basel

Wohngenossenschaft Holeeletten

Since 1948 · 11–20 empl.

Wohngenossenschaft Holeeletten is part of the Äussere Bachletten housing cooperative network. It provides information on apartments, the neighbourhood, and contact options for people interested in housing.

Wohngenossenschaft Jurablick Basel

Since 1950 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments in the two properties Jurablick I and Jurablick II, as well as the promotion of the cooperative idea among tenants who are also shareholders.

Allgemeine Wohn- und Baugenossenschaft Basel (AWB)

Since 1953 · 11–20 empl.

Allgemeine Wohn- und Baugenossenschaft Basel (AWB) rents and manages residential apartments. AWB offers 2-, 3- and 4-room apartments with parquet floors, shared laundry facilities, cellar and attic storage, cable and fiber connections, and district heating. The website also notes garden areas, garages and that the buildings do not have a lift.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Rankhof

Since 1961 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of BWR (Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Rankhof) is the provision of housing on a cooperative basis. The company offers affordable housing at a high level and manages residential buildings in Basel, particularly in the Bäumlihof-Hirzbrunnen district.

Sowag AG für sozialen Wohnungsbau

Since 1963 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of SOWAG AG, a company for social housing construction, consists of promoting social housing by building and purchasing affordable residential buildings, maintaining and preserving their substance value, or by participating in or providing financial assistance to institutions that pursue the same or similar purpose.

Genossenschaftsverband Pilatus

Since 1970 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the management and care of a retirement community that offers age-appropriate housing for people over 60 years old, providing various services and activities such as property management, janitorial services, community activities, shopping, health and wellness services.

Wohngenossenschaft St. Johann

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Wohngenossenschaft St. Johann is the management and rental of apartments, particularly within a cooperative structure where the members are also the users of the apartments.

WOHNGNOSSESCHAFT GNISCHTER

Since 1979 · 21–50 empl.

WOHNGNOSSESCHAFT GNISCHTER is a housing cooperative that acquired buildings under a building-rights agreement to preserve existing rental apartments from demolition. The cooperative organises renovation work and the self-management of the housing by its members.

Hausgenossenschaft Wohnstadt Hammerstrasse

Since 1981 · 1–10 empl.

Hausgenossenschaft Wohnstadt Hammerstrasse provides non‑profit housing, develops and manages residential properties, and offers project consulting plus property management and administrative services for housing providers and owners.

Hausgenossenschaft Bärenfelserstrasse 37

Since 1983 · 11–20 empl.

Hausgenossenschaft Bärenfelserstrasse 37 is a housing cooperative that owns and jointly manages a residential building. The cooperative takes part in neighbourhood initiatives on Bärenfelserstrasse, uses shared facilities such as the AREAL‑Bäizli and documents the street's communal history.

Stiftung Habitat

Since 1996 · 21–50 empl.·3.4(17)

The core activity of the Stiftung Habitat company is to provide affordable housing in Basel, particularly through the construction and rental of apartments and commercial properties.

Wohngenossenschaft Klybeck

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Wohngenossenschaft Klybeck' is the management and operation of residential properties in Basel, particularly in the Klybeckstrasse. The cooperative provides its members with living space and is also involved in social and cultural activities, such as supporting the 'new cinema' and the saddlery Mirjam Weber.

Wohngenossenschaft Zimmerfrei

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Zimmerfrei Basel is the development, management and rental of residential projects, in particular the StadtErle project, with a focus on sustainability, community and innovation. The company offers apartments and community spaces and promotes a participatory and respectful dialogue culture among its members.

Genossenschaft Mietshäuser Syndikat

Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Genossenschaft Mietshäuser Syndikat' is the self-managed and solidarity-based management of residential properties, particularly through the collective purchase and rental of houses, with the aim of creating sustainable and affordable housing options.

Erlenflex Genossenschaft

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Erlenflex Genossenschaft is the realization and operation of residential properties, particularly multi-family houses, with the aim of promoting social diversity and implementing the goals of the 2000-watt society.

Homebase, Genossenschaft für selbst gestaltetes Wohnen und Arbeiten

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Homebase is the development and management of residential projects, particularly cooperative housing models that focus on self-determined living, intergenerational cohabitation, climate neutrality, and community.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Kommen, Gehen und Bleiben

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Kommen, Gehen und Bleiben is a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz representing non-profit housing providers in Eastern Switzerland. The organisation promotes, supports and connects non-profit housing and offers consulting, legal advice, financing and insurance support, and training.

Stiftung für preisgünstigen Wohnraum Basel-Stadt

Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company "Wohnraum Basel" is to secure and rent affordable housing and commercial spaces in the canton of Basel-Stadt. This includes the management of properties, the rental of apartments and commercial units, the acquisition of properties, as well as the financing of cooperative shares for affordable housing.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Areal

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft Areal is a regional association of Wohnbaugenossenschaften Schweiz that supports non-profit housing in Eastern Switzerland. It provides consulting, legal advice, financing and insurance support, and training services.

Wohngenossenschaft Belforterstrasse

Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(9)

The core activity of the company "Wohngenossenschaft Belforterstrasse" is the rental of apartments and parking spaces in Basel. The company rents a total of 192 apartments in various properties and also offers parking spaces for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

Neue Wohnbaugenossenschaft Basel

Since 1965 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(7)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of residential and commercial spaces, particularly in Basel, as well as the development and revitalization of neighborhoods through the creation of meeting points and cultural offerings.

Wohngenossenschaft Breite

Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(6)

Wohngenossenschaft Breite is a housing cooperative that manages residential properties and offers apartments for rent. It lists available units and asks applicants to apply by email with an application form and a debt‑collection extract; the cooperative pursues community‑oriented and sustainable housing and carries out development projects.

Baugenossenschaft wohnen&mehr

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.·3.6(14)

The core activity of the company 'Wohnen und Mehr' is the development, management and rental of residential properties, including new constructions and conversions of existing buildings.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft methusalix

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft methusalix is a housing cooperative that plans and implements a co‑housing project for communal living for older adults. The project comprises nine apartments (five 2‑room and four 3‑room units) and ground‑floor spaces intended for a communal room and a rentable office or studio.

Wohngenossenschaft Kannenfeld

Since 1946 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(7)

The company's core activity is the rental and management of apartments in Basel City, particularly in the Kannenfeld housing cooperative, which consists of 11 buildings with a total of 261 apartments.

Wohngenossenschaft Hegenheimerstrasse

Since 1946 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(5)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments in Basel, particularly in the Iselin and Hegenheimer districts, as a housing cooperative.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Lebenswerte Nachbarschaft

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

The core activity of the company 'Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft LeNa' is the development and management of residential projects, in particular the 'LeNa-Haus' in Basel, which focuses on communal and sustainable living. The cooperative offers barrier-free living space for all generations and needs, and promotes a high degree of self-management through the participation of residents in operating groups.

Wohngenossenschaft Neubad

Since 1944 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments within a housing cooperative.

Wohngenossenschaft Bündnerstrasse

Since 1945 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(6)

The core activity of the Wohngenossenschaft Bündnerstrasse is the management and development of residential properties, in particular through new construction, renovation and purchase of real estate, in order to offer attractive apartments to its members.

Wohngenossenschaft Oltingerstrasse

Since 1945 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments in two properties in Basel, particularly providing living space for members of the cooperative.

Wohngenossenschaft Drei Linden

Since 1944 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The core activity of the company 'WG Drei Linden' is the rental of apartments and single-family homes as well as the management of real estate. The company is a housing cooperative that focuses on providing affordable housing.

Wohngenossenschaft Entenweid

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(3)

The company's core activity is the management and administration of a residential building cooperative, particularly the management of apartments and common areas, as well as the organization of events and activities for its members.

Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Neuhof

Since 1955 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(10)

The core activity of the company 'Bau- und Wohngenossenschaft Neuhof' consists of managing and renting apartments in Basel, particularly in the Hegenheimer quarter. The company provides living space and operates a housing cooperative that focuses on the management and maintenance of residential blocks and community areas.

Wohngenossenschaft Gellertstrasse

Since 1946 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(5)

The company's core activity is the management and rental of apartments in the cooperative buildings, particularly in the houses Hardrain 5-19 and Gellertstrasse 200-208 in Basel, with the aim of providing families with affordable and cozy homes.

Wohngenossenschaft Holeestrasse Basel

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(6)

Wohngenossenschaft Holeestrasse Basel is a housing cooperative that provides affordable housing to its members and develops and rents out apartments. It also handles the maintenance and renewal of its properties and offers additional cooperative services related to housing.

Wohnbau-Genossenschaft Nordwest

Since 1983 · 21–50 empl.·3.0(10)

The core activity of Wohnbau-Genossenschaft Nordwest is the procurement and management of affordable housing for large segments of the population, particularly people with low and medium incomes. This includes the development of areas, the construction and rental of apartments, as well as property management and consulting for housing cooperatives.

Wohnbaugenossenschaft LYSE-LOTTE

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of LYSE-LOTTE is the development and rental of residential properties, particularly in the context of neighborhood development projects.

Wohngenossenschaft Thierstein

Since 1943 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(2)

The core activity of Wohngenossenschaft Thierstein (WGT) is the management and maintenance of residential properties, including the organization of repairs, gardening and other services for its members.