Dutch Housing Coops Get Legal Boost | Amsterdam News

Dutch lawmakers just approved a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize housing by empowering residents to form cooperatives—pooling resources to own or manage homes without middlemen or profit motives. Spearheaded by MP Sandra Beckerman, the legislation expands the Housing Act to include resident-run communities, even those managing corporate-owned properties or developing their own housing. With soaring rents and a housing crisis, this model offers affordability and community, hailed by some as a “100% way out.” A new 60 million euro government fund will help cooperatives secure financing, and advocates like Cooplink predict they could soon account for 10% of new homes annually—ushering in a more inclusive, community-driven future for Dutch housing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3b69e44e446ee05