Join our national movement for affordable housing
We recognize it takes all kinds of people and organizations to advance affordable housing and eliminate homelessness. Your membership plays a key role in strengthening the community housing and homelessness sector. Review our membership benefits below to see how our team can serve you through advocacy, knowledge dissemination, networking opportunities, events, and much more.
CHRA brings the affordable housing sector together to accomplish what cannot be done individually. Together we make a difference!
Who are CHRA members?
CHRA provides a home for the housing sector and for all who believe that every person in Canada should have a safe, appropriate, affordable place to call home.
Our members collectively house and shelter hundreds of thousands of Canadians and provide housing support to many more. They are diverse and include housing providers, municipalities, provincial and territorial housing departments, service and support agencies, individuals, students and other housing-related associations and networks.
Add your voice so we can work together to grow our numbers and our influence.
We unite the sector with events, webinars, interest-based working groups and a board of directors that reflects our diverse membership. Our national Congress is a one-of-a-kind event where housing professionals gather to share information, network and learn about best practices from experts and from each other.
Member input is most valued and guide our activities. Share your voice by running for a position on the Board of Directors, participating in the Annual General Meeting or on key committees, nominating and/or receiving a CHRA National Award, and so much more.
Why become a CHRA member?
Your membership plays a key role in strengthening the community housing and homelessness sector. We unite the sector with events, webinars, interest-based working groups and a board of directors that reflects our diverse membership. Become a CHRA member and:
- Add your voice to CHRA's federal advocacy efforts to strengthen community housing and eliminate homelessness by participating in events, advocacy campaigns and more
- Guide the development of progressive housing policies that influence federal government decision-makers
- Participate in committees that design and discuss best practices in housing
- Become a member of the Indigenous Caucus and participate in policy making to strengthen urban, rural, and northern Indigenous housing
- Receive updated communications on key developments, policy changes, federal legislation, and other timely information you need
- Learn about best practices and leading-edge research through regular webinars and other learning opportunities
- Participate in members-only events such as political meetings, consultations, and online updates, and receive briefings on key national policy developments from senior federal decision makers and officials
- Get a reduced rate at our National Congress on Housing and Homelessness
- Promote your organization through advertising and sponsorship opportunities on our website, in our publications, and at our events
- Get your job postings listed for free on our job board ($200 for non-members)
- Become a mentor or mentee in the Housing Professionals Mentorship Program (HPMP)
- Run for a Board of Directors position, present resolutions, and vote at the Annual General Meeting
- Take advantage of special members-only discounts and programs through our Affinity Program
Our flexible membership fees are designed to be affordable for organizations and businesses of all sizes. We've updated our membership categories and fees to make them more transparent.
2024 CHRA Membership Fees
Affordable Housing and Shelter Providers
Any organization or municipality that owns or manages housing or shelters is an Affordable Housing and Shelter Provider.
Any home, apartment, room, bed, or shelter space is considered one unit, whether subsidized, market, or non-market.
Fees are based on number of units.
Under 500 units $500
500-999 units $2,000
1000-2499 units $4,000
2500-4999 units $8,000
5000-14,999 units $12,500
15,000-19,999 units $25,000
Above 20,000 units $40,000
Housing and Shelter Associations
Housing and Shelter Associations are membership organizations that represent affordable housing and shelter providers. Associations that represent other kinds of members can join as Non-Profit Groups and Associations.
Fees are based on the total number of units that their members provide.
Any home, apartment, room, bed, or shelter space is considered one unit, whether subsidized, market, or non-market.
Representing fewer than 20,000 units $500
Representing 20,000-49,999 units $1,000
Representing 50,000-99,999 units $2,500
Representing over 100,000 units $5,000
Municipalities
Municipalities that directly own or operate housing and shelters should join as Affordable Housing and Shelter Providers.
Fees are based on population as of last census.
Under 100,000 $1,000
100,000-499,999 $1,750
500,000-999,999 $2,500
Over 1 million $3,500
Non-Profit Groups (non-profit organizations that do NOT operate housing)
Non-Profit Groups and Associations do not provide affordable housing or shelter units or represent affordable housing and shelter providers.
Any home, apartment, room, bed, or shelter space is considered one unit, whether subsidized, market, or non-market.
Operating budgets under $1 million $500
Operating budgets over $1 million $1000
Individual Members
Individual members receive CHRA member benefits but any organization they represent do not, unless that organization joins separately as a member.
We encourage executives to enlist their organizations rather than join as individual members so that all employees, volunteers, and clients of their organization benefit from membership.
$500
Reduced Fee* $125
*low income, retired, student, or under 30 years old.