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Building a movement for meaningful living through intentionally designed communities. USA The Cohousing Association of the U.S.
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(Coho/US) is a national non-profit raising awareness of the benefits of cohousing and supporting the development of cohousing communities nationwide. We serve as a connector and clearinghouse.

03/13/2026

Okay okay… we mean it this time. 😄

Early Bird for the Seattle Cohousing Summit really does end this Sunday.

We extended it because we heard from so many of you who needed just a little more time. This is your friendly, slightly more serious nudge to grab your spot before prices go up.

Members can still register for just $110 through Sunday, March 15.

Don’t miss a full day of big ideas, real connection, and community-rooted inspiration in Seattle.

Register here: https://cohousinginstitute.org/seattle2026/

03/05/2026

Legal questions come up in every cohousing community — from governance to policies to navigating tricky situations.

Join attorney Clifford Paulin for a practical session exploring common legal issues cohousers face and what to keep in mind when developing or revising your community’s policies. Whether you're forming a community or already living in one, this conversation will help you think ahead and avoid common pitfalls.

📅 Monday, March 9
🕛 12:00–1:30pm MDT

Free for members.

🔗 Register at the link in our bio.

03/04/2026

Looking for your next home in community?

Our Classifieds page is one of the most active hubs in the cohousing world, with homes for sale and rent across the country. From urban condos to rural communities, multigenerational neighborhoods to small retrofits, it is a great place to see what is possible.

If you have been dreaming about living in community, start by browsing what is currently available.

And if your community has an opening, you can post it there too.

Explore the listings here: https://www.cohousing.org/classifieds-2/browse-ads/

03/02/2026

We’ve got good news… Early Bird for the Seattle Cohousing Summit has been extended!

If you’ve been meaning to register but haven’t quite gotten to it, this is your nudge. Join us in Seattle for a full day of learning, connection, and community-rooted inspiration, plus optional tours of some incredible local communities.

Early Bird + Member pricing = just $110.

Grab your spot before the new deadline and come be part of the movement in person.

Register here: https://cohousinginstitute.org/seattle2026/

02/28/2026

Connected communities do more than support the people who live in them. They strengthen the fabric of our democracy.

In a moment when many people are feeling fear, grief, or uncertainty, cohousing and other intentional communities have real tools to offer. Shared spaces. Strong relationships. Mutual aid. Civic participation. The ability to turn toward one another and act from abundance rather than fear.

CohoUS Executive Director, Trish Becker-Hafnor, shares practical ways communities can engage right now, from supporting local mutual aid networks to opening common spaces for organizing, learning together, and strengthening neighborhood connections.

Read the full article: How Connected Communities Strengthen Our Democracy → https://conta.cc/3MxyueI

02/25/2026

When the dinner bell rings, you come running 🔔🍲

Common meals are the heartbeat of many cohousing communities, and this one comes with a serious soundtrack. Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing is opening their doors for our Seattle Tour on May 15, and yes, you might get to hear the bell in person.

Join us for the Cohousing Summit + Tours and experience the magic of community-rooted living up close. Register now before spots fill. Link in bio.

02/24/2026

Beyond the White Picket Fence 💛

We’re excited to celebrate Savannah Fisher’s Churchill Fellowship report, Beyond the White Picket Fence: A Companion for Intergenerational Communal Housing.

Drawing on visits to 54 communal homes across the US and Australia, Savannah explores the real benefits of intergenerational living, the challenges communities face, and the practical building blocks that help connected neighborhoods thrive. The report also shares case studies and recommendations for the UK and beyond.

If you’re curious about community-rooted housing or actively creating it, this is a thoughtful, inspiring resource to keep nearby.

You can order a physical or digital copy and dive in .net

02/18/2026

Skagit Commons, Anacortes WA 🌿

Nestled near the water and surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Skagit Commons is a vibrant cohousing community where connection is part of daily life. It’s one of the inspiring stops on our Pacific Northwest Communities Tour during the Cohousing Summit: Seattle.

Want to see it in person? Join us this May and step inside real communities, meet residents, and experience community-rooted living firsthand.

Early bird pricing ends March 1. Register now and save your spot. Link in bio.

02/11/2026

Homeownership doesn’t have to be a solo sport. 🏡✨
, board member and founder of , shares why co-buying is opening doors for people who want to own with intention, creativity, and community.

Her Co-Buy Course is now live on The Cohousing Institute. Learn the legal, financial, and relational basics of buying property together, from someone who’s helped make it happen.

🎓 Enroll now and explore what’s possible when you buy together.
Link in bio.

02/07/2026

Tucked into the trees 🌲
Crow Woods Cohousing is a beautiful example of how thoughtful design can live lightly on the land. This 9-home community is carefully woven into the forest, preserving mature trees while creating shared spaces that invite connection with nature and with each other.

What makes it even more special? Crow Woods was made possible through creative use of ADU legislation, showing what’s possible when policy, design, and community values align.

Want to experience it in person? Crow Woods is a featured stop on our Pacific Northwest community tour on May 17. Come see how cohousing can grow from the forest floor up.

01/22/2026

👀 Want to see inside a nationally recognized cohousing community?

Join us for a tour of Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing (CHUC), one of Seattle’s most well-known cohousing communities, featured in Grace Kim’s TED Talk.

Hosted by Schemata Workshop, this event is designed for developers (and anyone interested in emerging development models) to experience cohousing firsthand and explore what it looks like to build housing that supports connection, belonging, and long-term resilience.

📍 Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing (Seattle)
🗓️ Sat, Feb 7
⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm

➡️ Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9ht7v7k

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