Waiting lists for cooperatives

Most cooperatives in the greater Zurich area advertise online. Potential tenants can apply and, with a bit of luck, get hold of an apartment. However, a small number of cooperatives in the greater Zurich area keep waiting lists. This usually works by signing up and then, just as the name says, waiting. When an apartment becomes available, the people on the cooperative's waiting list are contacted in turn. It can take years until you get an apartment this way. If you are not under time pressure or plan ahead, a cooperative's waiting list can lead you to an apartment.

Please note that some cooperatives manage properties both in the city of Zurich and outside of it. They are therefore listed twice. We check our list regularly. Please report any inconsistencies via our contact form.

These cooperatives in the canton of Zurich with properties outside the city of Zurich keep a waiting list.

In these cooperatives you must first become a member and pay a contribution. You then receive information about available apartments and can apply. It often takes years until you are invited to an allocation meeting.

These cooperatives offer apartments for senior citizens. If you are looking for such an apartment, you can sign up for the non-binding waiting lists. Some cooperatives that do not specialise in older residents also have retirement apartments. This list contains cooperatives that rent out such apartments almost exclusively.