Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu

What Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu does

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu is a non-profit member-owned housing cooperative operating in the Mercier-Est district of Montréal, Quebec. Founded in October 1988 and incorporated under Quebec's Cooperatives Act, the cooperative was established to permanently remove 60 housing units from the speculative condominium market by acquiring and renovating five buildings (12 units each) located along the 8000–8150 block of Rue Sherbrooke Est. First members took possession in May 1989, and the organization has continuously operated that footprint since.

The cooperative offers two residential formats: 3½ (one-bedroom) and 4½ (two-bedroom) apartments. Members pay monthly rents of $568 (3½) and $648 (4½), representing a $200 monthly discount off the $768 and $848 market reference prices respectively. The discount is conditional on active participation in the cooperative. Low-income households may also access additional subsidies through federation-level programs. Tenant selection is performed by an elected selection committee using a documented process that includes application review, interview, credit check via Équifax, and rental history verification through the Régie du logement.

The cooperative's revenue model is entirely a recurring monthly subscription rental model, with member participation in governance (board of five elected administrators, annual general assembly, thematic committees) and building maintenance functioning as the mechanism that reduces operating costs and sustains below-market rents. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the cooperative's website (cooptreflebleu.ca), through which prospective members download a PDF application form and submit it to [email protected]. There is no paid marketing, no external funding, no partnerships, and no technology platform beyond the informational website.

Name

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu

Legal name

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu

Website

https://cooptreflebleu.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu is a non-profit, member-owned housing cooperative in Montréal's Mercier-Est district that operates 60 affordable rental apartments across five buildings under Quebec's Cooperatives Act, serving individuals and families seeking below-market rents in exchange for democratic participation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Cooperative Housing

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Cooperative housing
• Affordable rental housing
• Non-profit housing
• Member-owned housing
• Social housing Quebec

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Housing Rental Revenue: The cooperative generates revenue through monthly rental payments from its members. Members pay reduced rents (e.g., $568 for a 3½ and $648 for a 4½) compared to market rates, enabled by member participation in management and building maintenance which reduces operational costs. A $200 cooperative discount is granted to active members.

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Core offering

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu provides below-market rental housing in 60 units across five buildings in Montreal's Mercier-Est district (8000–8150 Rue Sherbrooke Est). The cooperative rents 3½ (one-bedroom) units at $568/month and 4½ (two-bedroom) units at $648/month, with a $200 cooperative rebate applied to active members. Members participate in democratic governance and building maintenance, which reduces operating costs and enables the discounted rent.

Product overview

Coopérative d'habitation Le Trèfle Bleu is a non-profit housing cooperative providing affordable rental housing in Montréal's Mercier-Est neighborhood. The cooperative operates two apartment types: 3½ (one-bedroom) and 4½ (two-bedroom) units located at 8000-8150 Sherbrooke Est across 5 buildings with 60 total units. Members benefit from reduced rents ($568-$648/month after cooperative rebates) and participate democratically in governance through elected board members and thematic committees.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logements 3½ (one-bedroom apartments) One-bedroom apartments (3½) located at 8000–8150 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, featuring kitchen, dining area, living room, and one bedroom. Final rent is $568/month after the $200 cooperative rebate. Available to cooperative members in the Mercier-Est district.
• Logements 4½ (two-bedroom apartments) Two-bedroom apartments (4½) located at 8000–8150 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Montreal, featuring kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bedrooms. Final rent is $648/month after the $200 cooperative rebate. Available to cooperative members in the Mercier-Est district.
• Demande de logement (housing application and selection process) Tenant selection process including PDF application review, candidate interview, credit check via Équifax, and rental history verification with the Régie du logement. Open to individuals and families seeking affordable cooperative housing in Mercier-Est, Montreal.
• Gestion démocratique (member governance and board administration) Democratic cooperative management service comprising an annual general assembly and a board of five elected administrators (President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary, and Administrator) responsible for cooperative operations and tenant selection. Available to all members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive a $200/month discount on market-rate rents through cooperative participation

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Others

• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): Federal Crown corporation that funds and insures affordable housing across Canada, including cooperative housing programs. Comparable as the upstream funder and policy shaper for the Canadian cooperative housing sector that Le Trèfle Bleu operates within.
• Regroupement des offices d'habitation du Québec (ROHQ): Quebec network of municipal housing offices managing public and social housing. Comparable as part of the broader Quebec affordable-housing ecosystem; functionally adjacent rather than directly competitive since it manages public housing rather than member-owned cooperatives.

Broad incumbents

• FECHIMM (Fédération des coopératives d'habitation intermunicipale du Montréal métropolitain): Federation representing housing cooperatives in the greater Montreal area, including Le Trèfle Bleu which links to FECHIMM for subsidy information. Comparable as the broader organizational ecosystem in which Le Trèfle Bleu operates, providing training, representation, and shared services to member cooperatives.
• Confédération québécoise des coopératives d'habitation (CQCH): Provincial federation of housing cooperatives in Quebec, operating under the same Loi sur les coopératives framework. Comparable as the apex body governing the cooperative housing model that Le Trèfle Bleu belongs to and providing advocacy, training, and inter-coop services.
• Société d'habitation du Québec (SHQ): Provincial government agency administering affordable housing programs, subsidies, and AccèsLogis funding in Quebec. Comparable as the broader institutional environment that shapes funding and policy for cooperatives like Le Trèfle Bleu.

Direct peers

• Welcome Hall Mission (Mission Bon Accueil): Montreal-based charitable organization providing housing and social services to people in need. Comparable as a non-profit housing operator in Montreal serving low-income populations, though its model relies on donations rather than member fees.
• Mission Old Brewery Foundation: Montreal non-profit providing affordable and transitional housing for vulnerable populations. Comparable as a Montreal-based non-profit affordable-housing operator serving low- and moderate-income residents, though its population is more transitional than Le Trèfle Bleu's permanent members.
• Bâtir son quartier: Montreal-based non-profit that develops and supports community and affordable housing projects in partnership with cooperatives and NPOs. Directly comparable as a non-profit affordable-housing developer operating in the same Montreal ecosystem and working with similar member-driven governance models.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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