As a member of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) you will gain professional recognition across the sector by demonstrating your commitment to creating a housing sector where everyone has a place to call home.
CIH members have access to the latest sector-leading knowledge and best practice, free attendance our events, discounted training, use of designatory letters and much more.
- Looking for how to renew your CIH membership? It's quick, simple and you can renew online, over the phone or by emailing us.
Find the right membership grade for you
Whether you're a student or tenant embarking on your journey in housing, a front-line professional aspiring to advance into management roles, or a senior leader eager to showcase your dedication to professionalism in the industry - we have the right membership to support your needs.
Whether you are working in or have an interest in the housing sector, and are yet to embark on any qualifications, this grade of membership will have you covered.
Suitable for:
- Anyone with an interest in the housing sector
- Individuals new to the sector or working in a front line profession
- Involved tenants
- Students.
Membership fee:
- UK annual membership fee of £262 or less than £22 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
Find out more about standard membership (CIHM)
Prices valid until 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, the annual membership fee will be £270.
Known as the 'industry standard' for housing professionals, this grade shows employers that you have achieved a certain level of skills and knowledge needed to be a housing professional.
Suitable for:
- Housing officers
- Middle management
- Individuals with a CIH recognised qualification at level 3 or 4.
Eligibility:
- You become eligible for this grade upon successful completion of a CIH level 3 or level 4 qualification.
Membership fee:
- UK annual membership fee of £262 or less than £22 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
Find out more about certified practitioner (CertCIH)
Prices valid until 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, the annual membership fee will be £270.
Chartered membership is the hallmark of your success in housing, it's a demonstration of your housing expertise, your commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Suitable for:
- Senior managers
- Experienced professionals with an aspiration for leadership
- Individuals with a CIH recognised qualification at level 5 or above.
Membership fee:
- UK annual membership fee of £394 or less than £33 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
Find out more about chartered membership (CIHCM)
Prices valid until 31 December 2024. From 1 January 2025, the annual membership fee will be £406.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for for chartered membership, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- achieved a CIH recognised qualification at level 5 or above;
- ccompleted an accredited CIH executive route or experienced professional route, as outlined below.
Find your route to chartered membership
- Level 5 qualification: Ideal for aspiring professionals, supervisors and managers, this qualification covers leadership and management, strategic business planning, ethical and professional practice and managing relationships.
- Experienced professional route: Is a self-study programme designed for experienced housing professionals who want to demonstrate that they have the knowledge required to lead people and manage change. This programme requires participants to reflect on their professional capabilities and learning approaches to demonstrate their expertise in housing issues. Completion involves a reflective assignment and a professional interview.
- Executive route: Designed for senior housing professionals operating at a strategic level. This programme allows you to demonstrate your professional expertise, strategic influence, and contribution to housing. Completion involves preparing a presentation and participating in a peer review interview.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate courses: CIH recognises a number of university courses across the UK that meet the requirements for chartered membership. Both full and part-time options are available.
Not sure which path to follow? Call us for more information on 024 7685 1700 or email customer@cih.org.
An honoured class of membership recognising highly experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to the housing profession. You will need to be a current chartered member of CIH and be able to demonstrate how you have contributed to the sector.
Fees and packages
Our standard membership starts at just £22 a month for UK members. We have a range of concessionary rates for certain groups of individuals, and different rates for our international members including Republic of Ireland professionals.
Our corporate membership gives your organisation the opportunity to get unique access to all of our services, a raft of added value benefits, financial discounts and a wealth of experience and expertise.
Boards and governance teams play a critical role, and we want to ensure that we recognise boards as housing professionals, supporting them and equipping them through CIH membership.
This membership package offers access for up to twelve members to the full range of CIH benefits, as well as bi-annual membership sessions and annual attendance at your board of a CIH representative.
This membership offers a concessionary rate to housing professionals under 30. With full access to CIH benefits, this membership aims to shape the housing sector leaders of the future.
To apply for this concessionary rate, you just need to select the relevant class on our online application form and a member of the team will be in touch if evidence is required to support your application.
Benefits of CIH membership
As a member of CIH, you will receive a raft of benefits which will help you develop your career and future within the sector; benefits that will keep you informed with latest policy updates and sector news with our vast library of resources and newsletters; and benefits that will support you to become the best housing professional in our growing network of more than 20,000 members globally.
