Gain professional recognition across the sector by demonstrating your commitment to creating a housing system 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 and training, and much more.
Join the UK’s biggest housing professional network with more than 16,000 members in our global CIH community.
Our members benefit from:
- Access to the latest up-to-date information and best practices in the housing sector
- Access to our member-exclusive events and webinars
- Access to online training and a wide array of digital resources such as career development tools and materials
- Direct access to our mentoring scheme, bringing together members from across the housing sector
- Professional recognition across the sector
- We support you as a professional and champion your continuous professional development
Find the right membership for you
Whether you're a student embarking on your journey in housing, a front-line professional aspiring to advance into management roles, or a chief executive or senior leader eager to showcase your dedication to professionalism and the industry — we have the right membership to support your needs.
This is an honoured class of membership recognising highly experienced professionals who have made a significant contribution to the housing profession. It's the most senior membership grade offered by CIH.
To become a fellow you will need to be a current chartered member of CIH and be able to demonstrate how you have contributed to the sector.
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.
Our membership fees
Our membership fees are dependent on the grade of membership you're applying for and whether you are based in the UK or overseas.
We also offer different concessionary rates for members who provide support or have exceptional circumstances.
Membership help centre
Whether you're already a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing or are thinking of joining, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Opening times
- Monday – Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
- Weekends & Bank holidays: Closed
All members are required to uphold the CIH code of conduct and code of ethics to evidence their professionalism and dedication to the sector, in addition to their commitment CIH’s mission, principles and values.
All CIH members, regardless of grade, must integrate these principles into every aspect of their professional behaviour and professional decision making.
We have a responsibility to maintain professional standards in the housing industry and to ensure housing professionals are equipped to make effective decisions in challenging situations. The purpose of this policy is to set out CIH’s requirements for all grades of membership and outline the terms and conditions entered into as a CIH member.
