CIH Membership provides news, knowledge, information, professional support and benefits to over 20,000 members. Our members are based in five continents and over 20 countries. They work in all types of organisations including local authorities, housing associations, universities, colleges and the private sector. CIH has a grade of membership for everyone, even if you don't have a qualification. We hope you'll join us and help CIH to influence the housing agenda.

LATEST: CIH INTRODUCES NEW DISCOUNTED TENANT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY

In recognition of the growing participation of tenants in the management of social housing the CIH has introduced a new discounted membership fee for tenants. The new membership fee will provide a new opportunity for local people to become more informed on housing issues.

If you work with tenants who may be interested, or if your organisation is interested in arranging membership for active tenants please email Customer Services or call 024 76 85 1700.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

New member? - register for your on-line services here

  • CIH introduces new international member grade | more
  • Don’t lose your valuable membership services - contact Customer Services as soon as possible
  • Find out more about the new partnership between the CIH and ASC and changes to the CPD requirements for CIH members - visit the Members' Area here

HOW TO JOIN

CIH has a grade of membership for everyone and a range of benefits to support your professional development | Apply

If you need help to find out the right membership grade for you, follow our on-line help facilities below or call 024 7685 1700:

GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Affiliate Member - open to anybody who has an interest in housing but has no CIH approved Qualifications
  • Student Member - available to anybody who is currently undertaking a housing course recognised by the CIH
  • Housing Practitioner (Cert CIH) - available to anyone with a housing related qualification recognised by the CIH
  • Associate Member (ACIH) - for people who are professionally qualified in an area other than housing
  • Corporate Member (MCIH) - for people professionally qualified in housing
  • Fellow (FCIH) - for experienced members of the housing profession

MEMBERS ONLY

Click here to access the Members' area and following services:

  • Members' Directory
  • CPD
  • Flexible Benefits
  • Career Development Services
  • E-zines and Magazine
  • Knowledge Online
  • Policy Bulletin

MEMBER BENEFITS

The CIH is continually improving its range of benefits to support Members' personal and professional development. Here are just some of the benefits available:

  • CIH Housing E-zine
  • Inside Housing magazine
  • CIH Housing Magazine
  • Careers Development Service
  • Knowledge Online
  • Discounts on CIH services

HR PROFESSIONALS

From 2008, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is offering Complimentary Affiliate membership to Human Resource (HR) Professionals and people working in formal HR roles in housing organisations.

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Housing Reform Debate
The housing manual

Young People and Housing

Should advice on housing options form part of the school curriculum?

  Yes
  No