Co-operativeHousing Ireland (CHI) is an Approved Housing Body providing 4,000 high quality homes to low-income households. As a representative body, CHI champions co-operative principles in delivering homes and supporting communities.Co-operative Housing Ireland has been a leader in providing truly affordable homes across Ireland since 1973.

Co-operative Housing Ireland works closely with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, and developers, to provide high quality social-rented homes across the country.
In addition to the close to 4,000 homes provided CHI has supported owner-occupier housing co-operatives to deliver 3,000 affordable homes.

Our Vision

Our vision is of an Ireland where everyone has the option to participate fully in their own and the wider community social, economic and environmental development through co-operation.

Our Mission

Our mission is to lead the development of social, economic and environmental sustainability in Ireland through co-operative effort and the provision of co-operative housing in particular.