Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

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Supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

Join housing leaders, key stakeholders, and influential politicians in Liverpool on 8–9 September 2025 to debate and shape the future of social housing at our national conference.

Find out more about this year’s candidates and how to vote.

Explore our newly revised fast-track, experiential routes to chartered membership.

Membership

Gain recognition across the sector for your commitment to professionalism, be part of a global community and receive access to member-exclusive events.

About membership Benefits Corporate membership

Education

Our goal is simple – we provide everyone involved in housing with the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to be brilliant.

Qualifications Training Apprenticeships Study with the CIH Housing Academy

Events

CIH events are brilliant opportunities to learn with inspiring and challenging speakers from housing and beyond, to build networks with colleagues, solve problems and scan the horizon.

Upcoming events Exhibition and sponsorship

Latest news

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26 jun 2025

CIH Northern Ireland urges integrated planning reforms amidst persistent rural dwelling pressure and varied processing times

CIH NI has responded to the latest planning statistics released by the Department for Infrastructure, highlighting a multifaceted challenge within the region's planning system.

25 jun 2025

First phase of Awaab's Law and electrical safety regulations laid before parliament

Find out more about to the new legal duties announced for all registered providers of social housing in England.

24 jun 2025

CIH Awarding Organisation launches new top-up units to help housing professionals prepare for the Competence and Conduct Standard

Designed to help individuals with partially aligned qualifications enhance their knowledge and skills—without the need to complete another housing qualification.

Our member benefits

Join the UK's biggest network of housing professionals
Member-exclusive events and webinars
Up-to-date information and best practices in the housing sector
Mentoring scheme, bringing together members from across the housing sector
Online training and digital resources such as career development tools

Become a member today