Little River Tenancy in Common
Port Angeles, Washington, United States
- Updated on: Feb 25, 2025 (about 1 month ago)
- Created on: Jan 18, 2010 (over 15 years ago)
Mission Statement
Land stewardship
Community Description
We are currently 6 families living on 132 acres of forested land, on the Olympic Peninsula. We founded the Tenancy in 1974, and have since granted an easement that made our property a part of our local land trust. We each live in our own homes, have both individual and shared gardens, woodlands, orchard and tiny vineyard, and we share some equipment. We see ourselves as stewards of our land, taking care of it while it takes care of us. We live next door to Olympic National Park, and the Little River runs through our property.
- Status: Established (4+ adults, 2+ years)
- Started Planning: 1974
- Started Living Together: 1976
- Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
- Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
- Please read the details in Membership below before contacting this community.Send Message
- Contact Name: Little River Tenancy in Common
- Community Address:1996 Little River Rd.
Port Angeles, Washington 98363
United States Location
About
- Type(s): Cohousing (individual homes within group property)
- Programs & Activities: Neighborhood, Community Housing, or Homeowner's Association
- Location: Rural
Housing
- Status: We have land we have developed on
- Area: 132 acres
- Current Residence Types: Single-family homes
- Current Number of Residences: 6
- Housing Provided: Purchase
- Land Owned By: The entire community membership
- Additional Comments: Joining member would need to purchase an existing home.
Membership
- Adult Members: 10
- Child Members: 2
- Non-Member Residents: 0
- Percent Women: 51-60%
- Percent Men: 41-49%
- Percent Transgender: 0%
- Visitors Accepted: Yes, rarely
- Visitor Process: Please contact us ahead of time. We will invite you to attend a meeting and participate in one of our monthly workdays.
- Open to New Members: Not currently, but there is a list or possibly in the future
- Additional Comments: Families have chosen public school and home-schooling
Government
- Decision Making: Consensus + (everyone agrees, except for up to 3 people.)
- Identified Leader: No
- Leadership Core Group: No
Economics
- Dues, Fees, or Shared Expenses: Yes
- Shared Income: None
- Open to Members with Existing Debt: Yes
- Additional Comments: One work day per month, and other various tasks as needed Members need to buy a share of the TIC. There are monthly dues.
Sustainability Practices
- Energy Infrastructure: We are connected to the grid.
- Current Renewable Energy Generation: Almost All, around 90%
- Energy Sources:
- Hydro-Electric
- Geothermal
- Clean Energy from the Grid
- Planned Renewable Energy Generation: Almost All, aroud 90%
- Current Food Produced: Up to 25%
- Food Produced Locally: Between 26-49%
Lifestyle
- Common Facilities:
- Garden(s)
- Outbuilding(s)
- Tractor & Farm Equipment
- Fire pit
- Waterfront access
- Internet Available: Yes, individuals provide it
- Internet Fast?: No, it is slow.
- Cellphone Service: Good for most people.
- Shared Meals: 1-3 times per month
- Dietary Practices: Omnivorous (plants and animals)
- Dietary Choice or Restrictions: No - people may eat however they wish.
- Special Diets OK: Yes
- Alcohol Use: Yes, used occasionally.
- Tobacco Use: Yes, used seldomly, or ceremoniously.
- Education Style(s): Up to each family or individual
- Healthcare Options: Up to each family, household, or individual
Cohousing
- Has a Shared Common Building: No
Fair Housing Laws
This community acknowledges that their listing does not include any potential violations of the Fair Housing Law, or that they do not provide housing. For any questions about this topic please see our Content Policies and contact FIC with any questions or concerns: directory@ic.org.
Keywords
co-op, forestry, families, sustainable
