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What is cohousing?

Cohousing is an intentional, collaborative neighborhood that combines private homes with shared indoor and outdoor spaces designed to support an active and interdependent community life. Cohousing is not a financial or legal model, but rather a descriptive term that emphasizes the active participation of residents in everything from design to governance.

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CohoUS

The Cohousing Association of the United States is a national nonprofit supporting cohousing communities in changing our world. Spreading the word about cohousing shifts the culture toward a new American dream where every home is surrounded by caring, collaborative neighbors who use less of the earth’s resources while living an abundant life.

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Our monthly eNewsletter keeps everyone up to date on cohousing happenings. In addition to inspirational articles, we share upcoming events, homes for sale and updates on the movement of cohousing. Sign up to receive the eNews by clicking here

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Promoting Community Through Activism and Cohousing

Before coming to Albuquerque, I was a paid community organizer with the IAF (Industrial Areas Foundation)— which has a misleadingly boring name for an organization that is miraculously stitching back together the tatters of our democratic culture in cities across the U.S.

Recent Blogs

National Cohousing Month: another summit and open houses

Posted on May 1st, 2026 at 9:18 pm (ET)

Following on the heels of the November cohousing summit in Sacramento, Calif., and in alignment with our new strategic plan, CohoUS has organized another summit this May in Seattle, Wash. The Cohousing Summit: Seattle takes place May 16 at the University of Washington’s Gould Hall, part of the College of Built Environments. In addition, there will… Read More

A framework for mutual support

Posted on March 26th, 2026 at 8:13 pm (ET)

When PDX Commons, the senior cohousing community in Portland OR, opened almost nine years ago, the average age of our residents was about 65. Now it’s close to 75. Nine years ago, none of us was using a walker. Currently, four people are. Clearly, our abilities and capacities are ever so gradually ebbing. Community members… Read More