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Gewobag: apartments and how to apply
57 listings in the last 12 months. In Zurich and the agglomeration. The listings are published on Homegate.
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Applying to Gewobag
- As a non-member
- no public information
- Membership
- Yes, at least CHF 1’000 share capital
- Minimum occupancy
- no general rule found
- Income and assets
- no general limit found
- Waiting list
- no public information
- Get the listingWith the search subscription you get every new Gewobag listing immediately by email, with a link to the listing. Gewobag publishes its listings on Homegate.
- Apply via the listingYou apply via the listing on Homegate. We did not find a general application procedure at Gewobag.
- Become a member, pay the share capitalThe application to join goes to the board in writing. You pay the share capital as agreed in the rental contract.
How often does your apartment size come up?
Listings in the last 24 months, by number of rooms.
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Numbers
- Speed40 of 98 listings we found were offline again within a day.
- TimingWe found new listings most often on Monday, Thursday and Friday, mostly between 12:00 and 19:00.
- Rent2.5-room listings we found: median CHF 2’425 per month (23 listings).
- LocationMost listings were in Albisrieden (8047), Bonstetten and Höngg (8049).
From the listings we found; not a complete overview. Offline does not mean let.
About the 15 new-build apartments at Fellenbergstrasse 290/292 in Albisrieden, Gewobag wrote in March 2026: «Die Erstvermietung konnte erwartungsgemäss innert kürzester Zeit abgeschlossen werden.» (As expected, the first letting was completed within a very short time.) The statement concerns only this one first letting. Source
All numbers and charts
How long a listing stayed online
When we found new listings
Rents by number of rooms
Listings by size
| Size | Gewobag | All providers | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rooms | 1 | 216 | – |
| 2 rooms | 9 | 331 | CHF 1’477 |
| 2.5 rooms | 23 | 415 | CHF 2’425 |
| 3 rooms | 18 | 623 | CHF 1’384 |
| 3.5 rooms | 18 | 605 | CHF 1’728 |
| 4 rooms | 1 | 330 | – |
| 4.5 rooms | 23 | 490 | CHF 1’650 |
| 5 rooms | 4 | 43 | – |
| 6 rooms | 1 | 7 | – |
Places
Listings per month
The most recent listings
- 3.5 rooms · 69 m² · CHF 1’364Uitikonerstrasse 42, 8902 Urdorf · 26 Sep 2026 · offline after 4 days
- 3 rooms · 67 m² · CHF 1’447Langgrütstrasse 139, 8047 Zürich · 28 Aug 2026 · offline after 3 days
- 4.5 rooms · 100 m² · CHF 1’757Töpferweg 2, 8307 Effretikon · 26 Aug 2026 · offline after 28 hours
- 3 rooms · 76 m² · CHF 1’396Langgrütstrasse 143, 8047 Zürich · 14 Aug 2026 · offline after 3 days
- 1 rooms · 25 m² · CHF 996Staudenbühlstrasse 126, 8052 Zürich · 31 Jul 2026 · offline after 7 days
98 listings from the last 24 months, 129 since 5 Jan 2024. During the day we look for new listings every 30 to 60 minutes and can miss very short ones, so durations and times are approximate. Offline does not mean let. Rents as listed, median, only sizes with at least 5 listings.
Eligibility and allocation
Housing cooperative founded by trade unionists in 1943, with around 2120 apartments in the City of Zurich, in eight municipalities of the agglomeration and in Zernez GR.
The five answers in full
- Can I apply as a non-member?
Gewobag gives no public information on this. It links to available rental properties as public listings on Homegate.
- Do I have to become a member, and what does it cost?
Yes. As a tenant you subscribe to Anteilkapital (share capital) of 4 to 7 % of the net investment value (Nettoanlagewert) of the apartment. The compulsory share of CHF 1’000 is counted towards it.
- Is there a minimum occupancy?
We did not find a general rule. For state-subsidised apartments, minimum and other occupancy rules may apply.
- Are there income or asset limits?
We did not find a general limit. For state-subsidised apartments, upper limits for income and assets may apply.
- Is there a waiting list?
Gewobag gives no public information on this.
Allocation rules and sources
- Listings on Homegate
We did not find a separate list of available apartments on gewobag.ch. The «Freie Mietobjekte» (available rental properties) tile leads directly to the cooperative's listings on Homegate.
«Freie Mietobjekte»
Source: gewobag.ch, GEWOBAG-Leben, checked 5 Oct 2026 - Living here means being a member
Apartments are let to members of the cooperative. The application to join goes to the board in writing.
«Wohnungen in bestehenden Mehrfamilienhäusern werden nur mietweise an die Genossenschafter/innen abgegeben.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Statuten Art. 4 para. 2 and Art. 7 para. 1 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Share capital depends on the apartment
The compulsory share is CHF 1’000. Further shares are added until 4 to 7 % of the net investment value of the apartment is reached. The compulsory share is counted towards this. We did not find the exact amount per apartment on the website.
«Das zu übernehmende Anteilkapital richtet sich nach dem Anlagewert des Mietobjektes und beträgt 4–7 % des Nettoanlagewertes der Wohnung.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Statuten Art. 10 para. 1 and 2 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Payment from your pension fund too
You can pay up to 70 % of the share capital with money from your occupational pension. In exceptional cases, instalments are possible: at least 30 % first, the rest within 12 months of signing the contract.
«Das von den Genossenschaftern/innen zu zeichnende Anteilkapital kann bis zu 70 % mit Mitteln der beruflichen Vorsorge bezahlt werden.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Reglement über das Anteilkapital, sections 6.2 and 9.1 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Limits for subsidised apartments
State-subsidised apartments are subject to the rules of the authorities. These may include limits for income and assets as well as occupancy rules. We did not find on the website which apartments this applies to.
«Diese können Höchstgrenzen für Einkommen bzw. Vermögen, Mindest- und andere Belegungsvorschriften sowie Anforderungen bezüglich Dauer der Wohnsitznahme enthalten.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Allgemeine Bestimmungen zum Mietvertrag, section 1.2 (PDF, undated), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Higher income later on
According to the Leitbild (mission statement), a higher income does not exclude existing tenants from staying in the cooperative.
«Höheres Einkommen durch Weiterbildung, berufliches Engagement und Erfolg schliesst bisherige Mieterinnen und Mieter nicht von einem Verbleib in der Genossenschaft aus»
Source: gewobag.ch, Leitbild (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Residence in the apartment
You must live in the apartment yourself and have your residence under civil law there. Subletting requires the consent of the administration.
«Die Mitglieder sind verpflichtet, selber in den von ihnen gemieteten Wohnungen zu wohnen und dort zivilrechtlichen Wohnsitz zu haben.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Statuten Art. 4 para. 8 and Art. 5 para. 2 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Cats yes, dogs hardly ever
Without a permit, at most two cats per household are allowed, as well as small animals, birds and fish. Dogs are only permitted if they are indispensable, for example as an assistance dog for a person with a disability or as a rescue dog.
«Hunde werden nur bewilligt, wenn sie für die Halterin/den Halter unentbehrlich oder für die Berufsausübung oder als Angehöriger einer Rettungsorganisation erforderlich sind und wenn Gewähr dafür geboten ist, dass die Hundehaltung nicht zu Beanstandungen führen wird.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Reglement über die Haustierhaltung, sections 2.2 and 4.1 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Priority in replacement buildings
If a property is demolished and a new one is built in the same locality, the previous tenants have priority in choosing an apartment and moving in.
«Wird in der Ortschaft der abgebrochenen Liegenschaft eine Liegenschaft neu erstellt, so haben die vorherigen Mieter/innen das Vorrecht der Wohnungswahl und des Bezugs.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Reglement Abbruch- und Erneuerungsprojekte, section 9.4 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026 - Documents for replacement tenants
For proposed replacement tenants, Gewobag names the documents. We did not find a list for ordinary applications.
«Der Nachmieter hat der GEWOBAG das Bewerbungsformular, einen Steuerausweis, einen Auszug aus dem Betreibungsregister und gegebenenfalls eine Kopie des Ausländerausweises einzureichen.»
Source: gewobag.ch, Allgemeine Bestimmungen zum Mietvertrag, section 15.2 (PDF, undated), checked 5 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Gewobag advertise available apartments?
On Homegate. We did not find a separate list of available apartments on gewobag.ch. The «Freie Mietobjekte» (available rental properties) tile leads to the cooperative's Homegate listings.
- Can I keep pets at Gewobag?
At most two cats per household are allowed without a permit, as are small animals in cages, birds and fish. Gewobag only permits dogs if they are indispensable, for example assistance dogs for people with disabilities, diabetic alert dogs or rescue dogs.
- Can I pay the share capital with pension fund money?
Yes, up to 70 % of the share capital. In exceptional cases, instalments are also possible: at least 30 % as the first instalment, the rest within 12 months of signing the contract.
- Do I get the share capital back when I move out?
Yes, at nominal value, when you leave the cooperative. According to the Statuten (statutes), repayment is made within 60 days of leaving. In exceptional circumstances the board may postpone it by up to one year. Shares paid from pension fund money do not go directly back to you.
- Is the Zurich Gewobag the same as the Gewobag in Berlin?
No. The Zurich GEWOBAG is the Gewerkschaftliche Wohn- und Baugenossenschaft. Members of the SMUV trade union founded it in 1943; its office is at Langgrütstrasse 140 in 8047 Zürich.
New-build projects
7 projects planned or under construction
Ten apartments with 2½ to 5½ rooms replace two older apartment buildings. Construction is scheduled to start in autumn 2026. Gewobag has not yet given any information on letting.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 202624 apartments with 2½ to 4½ rooms replace 18 apartments in old buildings, with construction starting from October 2026. The existing cooperative members of the estate can move into a new-build apartment. Gewobag has not yet given any information on letting the remaining apartments.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), and gewobag.ch, Küsnacht project, checked 5 Oct 2026The building permit is legally binding, and construction is expected to start in early 2027. Gewobag does not state the number of apartments.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026Over 200 apartments and a double kindergarten in four stages, the last expected by the end of 2036. Construction of the first stage is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2027. In replacement buildings, existing tenants have priority according to the regulations.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), and gewobag.ch, Urdorf project, checked 5 Oct 202654 apartments with 2½ to 5½ rooms in five apartment buildings, plus 20 care rooms and a Spitex (home care) base. The building application is to be submitted before the end of 2026. Gewobag has not yet given any information on letting.
Source: gewobag.ch, Bonstetten project, and GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, checked 5 Oct 2026Four new buildings with around 40 apartments are planned on a plot in the middle of Wettswil. Gewobag does not give a timetable.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026At Staudenbühlstrasse 124/126, an apartment building with around 15 additional apartments is to be built, adding smaller apartments to the mix. The project is at the planning stage; Gewobag does not give a timetable.
Source: GEWOBAG aktuell No. 41, September 2026 (PDF), checked 5 Oct 2026