Non-profit co-op housing
Residents collectively shape and sustain the community, keeping the focus on long-term affordability instead of outside profit.
Creating Sustainable Expected to last 200 years Co-op
Housing for Kingston
Kingston's first non-profit housing co-op with on-site vertical farming — our mission is to lower the cost of living through collective ownership.
Exterior rendering of the proposed LCCH sustainable housing development
Kingston's housing crisis is growing.
Rising rents and shrinking affordability are putting more pressure on people trying to build a stable life in Kingston.
Top 10 Most expensive
rental markets in Canada
rental markets in Canada
~$2100 Median rent
(all unit types) Studio: $1,237
1 bedroom: $1,850
2 bedroom: $2,396
3 bedroom: $2,349
4 bedroom: $3,397
(all unit types) Studio: $1,237
1 bedroom: $1,850
2 bedroom: $2,396
3 bedroom: $2,349
4 bedroom: $3,397
10% higher than the
national median rent
national median rent
Source: Zumper(opens in new tab)
What LCCH does
LCCH is building the co-op housing model Kingston needs.
We are creating non-profit, resident-led homes designed to reduce cost pressure and support long-term community stability.
About LCCHBuilt for long-term resilience
LCCH is designed to last, with durable systems and environmental goals intended to support stable living for generations.
Integrated vertical farming
On-site growing is part of the model, helping reduce costs, strengthen local food resilience, and make the building more self-sustaining.
Member-governed
Residents elect the board and vote on budgets, priorities, and major decisions.
At-cost housing charges
Monthly charges cover real costs and reserves — no profit extracted by outside owners.
Built for long-term stability
Any surplus stays in the co-op to support maintenance, services, and future affordability.
Why co-ops?
A third way between renting and ownership.
In a housing co-op, members own together — not individually. No one can sell their share, which keeps homes anchored to community need rather than speculation.
Explore co-opsGet involved
How to become a member.
Attend meetings
Show up to a community meeting. Hear where the project stands, ask questions, and meet the people building LCCH.
Volunteer
Help shape the co-op before it's built. Volunteer hours go toward your membership and demonstrate commitment to the community.
Apply & join
Submit a membership application and take the next step toward becoming a member of Kingston's first non-profit housing co-op with on-site vertical farming.
Next meeting
Come build Kingston's future with us.
Everyone is welcome — join us for our next board meeting and community potluck.
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Photo from a recent LCCH community gathering