Cohousing residents own their individual private homes. These are arranged to allow neighbors to easily share activities and facilities, such as the large Common House, while at the same time protecting everyone’s privacy. There are no shared financial arrangements, apart from homeowners association (HOA) fees to cover expenses of shared facilities and grounds. There are no shared religious or spiritual beliefs. Legally and financially, it is usually a conventional condominium development. [Note: we will not use this type of legal status. Instead, Gainesville Cohousing will have individually titled homes with a homeowners association.] But there are two big differences: cohousing units are designed by the future residents, and residents decide how they will govern themselves and make decisions. In addition, residents are expected to stay actively involved in the community so that it continues to represent our values and goals in order to be a more sustainable, cooperative neighborhood










