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.

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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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18 jun 2025

CIH launches professional standards resource for use at organisational level

New professional standards self-assessment tool is designed to be used at an organisational level, to embed professional standards across a housing team or organisation.

18 jun 2025

CIH NI response to DfI consultation on developer contributions for wastewater infrastructure

CIH NI welcomes the opportunity to respond to the DfI consultation on developer contributions for wastewater infrastructure, recognising the critical importance of robust wastewater infrastructure for the delivery of much-needed housing across NI.

13 jun 2025

CIH president and housing leaders make a leap for CHOOSE HOUSING campaign

Elly Hoult, CIH president takes part in a charity abseil.

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

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