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.
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 (bc*@********************ve.org)
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
More than 50% agreement needed.
Members elect leaders who make decisions within defined roles.
Nominally super majority. In practice almost all votes are consensus.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Regular fees: $634
Labor: Yes (5 hrs/week)
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
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.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Cooperative housing primarily for students, often with shared chores,
meals, and democratic decision-making.
Connecting communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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