Woodstock Homes

Our History

The housing that comprises Woodstock Homes was originally built by the US government during World War II to support the families of those serving at the Alameda Naval Air Station. When the war ended, the Public Housing Authority planned to sell the Woodstock project as war surplus. One of the residents, Edward B.J. Nute, proposed to his fellow tenants that they form a nonprofit corporation to purchase their homes under a policy of mutual ownership. After two years of meetings, planning, and negotiations, his dream was realized and Woodstock Homes was born. ​In 1966, Woodstock Homes became the first incorporated housing cooperative in California.

Our Cooperative

A cooperative corporation gives ownership of the corporation to its members. At Woodstock Homes, each shareholder owns one share of the corporation. As a shareholder-based organization, we offer more housing for less money and provide the benefits of cooperative home ownership. ✅  More about cooperatives 

At Woodstock, our residents have an equal vote in the corporation, which holds title to the entire Woodstock Homes property. Shareholders elect a Board of Directors once every two years. This volunteer board works with the shareholders to set the standards of excellence that help our community remain a pleasant and peaceful place to live.