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Who we are

The Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association, or SACHA, is a regional federation of housing
co-operatives that is located in Calgary, Alberta and is governed by a Board of Directors who live in member housing co-operatives.


SACHA, together with the members, forms a community working toward the same goals and operating by the
co-operative principles. This partnership of working together, sharing information and supporting one another ensures continuing success.

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SACHA is not involved in the placement or application processes of its member housing co-ops. 

Visit our co-op directory to find contact information for each of our member housing co-ops.

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Our History

In 1985, members of housing co-operatives recognized the advantages of a collaborative approach and together, they established the Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association (SACHA). 

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SACHA is financed by membership dues and fees for services.


Membership is open to:

  • housing co-operatives located in southern Alberta (Red Deer and South)

  • other individuals and organizations that support SACHA's aims and accept the responsibilities of membership.

SACHA has a sector membership agreement with the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) which requires membership in both organizations. Members enjoy benefits and services provided by both.


There are 21 housing co-operatives in southern Alberta, representing 1,478 households; the majority of which are in Calgary. There are also co-ops in Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer, Okotoks, High River and Lethbridge. Nineteen of these housing co-operatives are members of SACHA.


SACHA has been successful in harnessing the advantage of the collective buying power of housing co-ops in southern Alberta and provides members with savings on a variety of products. Some services are included with membership at no additional cost while others are offered for a fee that is discounted for members.

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