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 in housing policy, 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 level to support your needs in the housing sector.
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 £270 or less than £23 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
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 £270 or less than £23 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
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 £406 or less than £34 a month spread across 12 months by Direct Debit.
Find out more about chartered membership (CIHCM)
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;
- completed 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 £23 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.
Aynone is welcome to join CIH membership, no matter where you are in your housing career.
Our latest sector updates, advice on policy and practice and housing networks are a few of the member benefits that are designed to support you at every stage of your housing journey.
Our mission is to support housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home. we want you to support that mission.
We have four grades of membership which reflect wherever you are in your career. Whether you're a student just starting in housing, a front-line professional looking to move into management, a chief executive or a senior leader wanting to demonstrate your commitment to professionalism and the industry, we have a membership grade to suit you.
Standard member grade
Aimed at individuals who are interested in or working in housing but have not gained a CIH qualification. We often see individuals who are new to the industry, are students or have front line roles, apply for this grade.
Certified practitioner grade
Aimed at individuals who have achieved a CIH qualification; level 3 or level 4. Or have completed other CIH recognised qualifications at the same level. We often see individuals who are housing officers, middle management or have established a career path and are studying a qualification, apply for this grade.
Chartered member grade
Aimed at individuals who have achieved a CIH recognised qualification at Level 5 or above, or completed an experiential route accredited by CIH. We often see individuals who are senior managers, aspiring leaders and experienced professionals, apply for this grade.
Fellow grade
Aimed at individuals who can demonstrate that they have made a significant contribution to the sector. You'll need to be a current chartered member to apply for this grade. We often see individuals who are senior leaders, aspiring leaders and experienced professionals, apply for this grade.
Our membership fees are based on the grade of membership you choose. For more information, visit the membership fees page.
If you're a UK taxpayer and you pay your own membership fees, you may be entitled to claim tax relief on your subscription. Find out more on the UK governments website.
You can apply online by selecting the relevant membership grade for you. Alternatively you can call us on 024 7685 1700 and complete your membership application over the phone.
Your application is subject to approval and a member of the membership team will contact you once it has been reviewed. If you'd like to talk to a member of our team or discuss your eligibility for membership, you can find out contact information here.
We offer different concessionary rates for members who provide support or have exceptional circumstances. These classes do not affect your membership grade but will reduce the cost of your subscription. If you would like to discuss this with a member of the team please contact membership.services@cih.org or call 024 7685 1700.
To reinstate your membership, please select your applicable grade from the membership grades. Log into MyCIH and start a new membership application.
Your application is subject to approval and a member of the membership team will contact you once it has been reviewed. If you would like to discuss this with a member of the team please contact membership.services@cih.org or call 024 7685 1700.
If this is the first time you have tried to login on to CIH's website, please follow the instructions below.
If you've previously created your account on My CIH but you are having issues logging in, please call us on 024 7685 1700 or email membership.services@cih.org and our membership services team will help you get logged in.
- Click ‘Log in’ top right of our website or click this link to take you to the log in page.
- Click ‘Sign up now’ under the big blue sign in button – don’t complete any fields at this stage.
- Enter your email address, ensuring it’s the email we would have on our system for you.
- Click 'Send verification code'.
- Check your email inbox for an email with your verification code (check your spam/junk email just in case).
- Copy the verification code in the email.
- Head back to our website, and enter or paste the verification code into the box.
- Click the 'Verify code' button.
- Once the verification code has been complete, you can continue to create a password and complete the rest of the form including 'First Name', 'Last Name' and 'Preferred Name' fields.
- Click the 'Create' button.
- ou will then be able to access your account.
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