Occupancy
The most common rule is: number of people ≥ number of rooms minus 1. A 4.5-room flat is therefore usually meant for households of 3 or more. Half rooms are counted differently depending on the cooperative. If your household changes (children moving out), cooperatives usually offer a smaller flat, and a move may be required.
Subsidised flats
Some flats are made cheaper with funding from the city or canton. They come with income and asset limits that are checked periodically. The exact limits are published by the City of Zürich or the canton; a subsidised flat is marked as such in the listing.
Residence and work
Some cooperatives give preference to people who live or work in the municipality; city-owned flats in Zürich sometimes require a minimum period of residence.
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