CIH membership offers the recognition, resources and support you need to progress your career in the housing sector. Members gain access to sector-leading insights, free attendance at many CIH events, discounted training, the use of designatory letters, and a community committed to creating a housing sector where everyone has a place to call home.
Membership fees depend on your grade, level and whether you’re based in the UK or overseas. Use the tables below to find the right membership option for you and discover the value CIH can bring to your professional journey.
- Ready to apply? Head to our membership page, choose your grade and hit apply now.
UK member fees (annual)
Membership grade |
Fees |
Who this grade is for |
|---|---|---|
£278 |
New or early-career housing professionals, students, tenants, or anyone with an interest in housing. |
|
£278 |
Front-line professionals and managers with a CIH-recognised Level 3 or 4 qualification. |
|
£418 |
Experienced professionals or senior managers with a Level 5 qualification or leadership aspirations. |
|
£418 |
Senior housing professionals who are chartered members and have made a significant contribution to the sector. |
|
£82 |
Eligible under-30s, learners, retired members, career-break members, or involved tenants. |
Fees are shown as annual amounts. You can also spread your payments over 12 months with a monthly direct debit at no extra cost —see details below.
Concessionary rates
We understand that circumstances can vary, so we offer concessionary membership rates to make CIH membership more accessible.
Concessionary membership costs £82 per year for UK-based members. These rates do not affect your membership grade — they simply reduce your annual subscription fee.
You can select a concessionary rate when you apply for membership online. Your application will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll contact you if we need any supporting evidence.
You may be eligible for a concessionary rate if you fall into one of the following categories:
- Under 30s – housing professionals aged under 30 (proof of age required during application).
- HR and learning professionals – find out more.
- Tenants – involved tenants who are not in paid employment – find out more.
- Retired members or those on a career break.
- Learners – UK-based learners studying a housing qualification with our Housing Academy or an approved study centre may be eligible.
- Level 2, 3 or 4 qualification = one year’s membership
- Level 5 qualification = two years’ membership
- Each learner can access the learner concessionary rate once only.
If you’re unsure which concessionary rate applies to you, or need help with your application, please contact our membership team at customer@cih.org or call 024 7685 1700 — we’ll be happy to help.
Republic of Ireland member fees
Membership grade |
Fees |
|---|---|
Standard CIHM |
£125 per year |
Certified practitioner CertCIH |
£125 per year |
Chartered CIHCM |
£193 per year |
Fellow FCIH |
£193 per year |
£39 per year |
International member fees
Membership grade |
Band A |
Band B |
Band C |
|---|---|---|---|
Standard CIHM |
£117 |
£82 |
£36 |
Certified practitioner CertCIH |
£117 |
£82 |
£36 |
Chartered CIHCM |
£180 |
£127 |
£55 |
Fellow FCIH |
£180 |
£127 |
£55 |
£36 |
£25 |
£11 |
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Spread the cost of your membership over 12 months at no extra cost. Direct Debits can be set up online via your MyCIH account or over the phone. Speak to the membership team today on 024 7685 1700 or email customer@cih.org to set up a Direct Debit.
Manage your membership and subscription fees through your MyCIH account. Here you can make payments, request invoices, update your preferences and more.
We can take payments over the phone by calling 024 7685 1700 at a time that's convenient for you with one of our dedicated membership team.
If your employer is paying you can request an invoice online, over the phone or via email. All we need is a purchase order (PO) number from you.
The majority of our members will have a membership start date of 1 January and an end date of 31 December. To better satisfy our customer's needs, we have now moved to a rolling membership. For new or returning members, your membership will run for one year from the date you joined.
CIH is an HMRC approved professional body which means that if you are a UK taxpayer and you pay your own membership fees, you may be entitled to claim tax relief on your subscription. By claiming tax relief, you are able to reduce the cost of your membership. Contact the membership team today on 024 7685 1700 or email customer@cih.org.
Discover the benefits of joining CIH
Membership gives you access to expert knowledge, career support, and a professional network dedicated to shaping the housing sector.
- Stay informed with the latest housing policy updates and sector news
- Access a vast library of resources, publications, and guides
- Discounted training and free attendance at many CIH events
- Use of CIH designatory letters to showcase your professional status.
- Be part of a community of over 20,000 housing professionals worldwide
Ready to become a member?
Follow the link below and select your membership grade from the options on the page and continue to apply online. Your application is subject to approval and our membership team will contact you once it has been reviewed.
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