Cooperative Living

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Loan

The State of Berlin promotes cooperative housing projects through interest-free loans. The goal is to strengthen the cooperative system and create affordable housing for low-income households, both through new construction and the acquisition of existing housing units. This funding contributes to diversifying the housing market.

Who is funded

This section outlines the general funding criteria of the "Cooperative Living Berlin" program, particularly the target groups of housing cooperatives and the geographical focus on Berlin. The overarching goal is to strengthen the cooperative sector and provide affordable housing.

What is funded

This section specifies the eligible project types and thematic areas of the "Cooperative Living Berlin" program. It details which costs are covered and which development stages of projects receive support, with a focus on new construction and the acquisition of existing housing units.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the financial support offered by the "Cooperative Living Berlin" program. It clarifies the type of financial instrument, specifies the maximum funding amounts and rates for new construction and existing property acquisition, and describes the typical project duration of the granted loans.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the "Cooperative Living Berlin" program. It covers application conditions, specific regulations regarding state aid, and other important provisions such as long-term occupancy and rent restrictions.

Application Process

This section describes the step-by-step application process for the "Cooperative Living Berlin" funding program, including the location and timing for submitting proposals. It also details the evaluation and selection mechanisms, highlighting the role of the review committee in allocating funds.

This section sets out the fundamental legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and regulate the "Cooperative Living Berlin" funding program. It identifies the primary source of legitimacy as well as all significant overarching regulations that shape its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€21,000 per housing unit

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

€20 million

Open Until

Open Until:

31.08.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Berlin

Sectors

Sectors:

Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Housing cooperatives, low-income households

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Infrastructure, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Housing

Managed By:

Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)

Additional Partners:

Representatives of the housing industry, auditing associations for cooperatives, administration

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