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Welcome to CAI! Joining our community opens up a world of opportunities for professional growth, networking, and industry knowledge.

Whether you're a community manager, homeowner leader, or business partner, CAI membership offers valuable benefits designed to help you excel.
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Membership Types

  • Empower Your Association 

    The most successful community associations are led by well-informed boards. With CAI membership, your board members will have access to critical resources and educational opportunities to lead effectively. 

    Annual membership dues: $125 for an individual or $280 for a group of up to 15 board members. 

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  • Stay Ahead in Your Field 

    As a community manager, you serve a vital role. CAI provides the latest industry insights and trends to help you stay at the forefront of the profession. 

    Annual membership dues: $135

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  • Network and Grow

    This membership is perfect for businesses that support the community association industry. Membership is for companies such as law firms, landscapers, and software providers, and it offers valuable industry insights and networking opportunities. 

    Annual membership dues: $620 
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  • Gain Trust, Earn Credibility

    Grow your client base and access valuable tools and resources. Note that individual manager memberships are separate from this plan and must be purchased individually. 

    Annual membership dues: $450 

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  • Expand Your Reach 

    This membership is perfect if your company operates in multiple areas covered by CAI chapters. To join, you need an active business partner or management company membership. All multi-chapter memberships must share the same expiration date and billing address. 

    Annual membership dues: $315 per year + $25 advocacy support fee

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  • Go National with Ease

    This membership gives you access to all CAI chapters in the U.S. and Canada with just one membership. We will maximize your visibility and work with you personally to ensure you achieve your business goals. 

    Annual membership dues: $16,500

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  • Advocate and Network 

    For those working in advocacy or government roles. This membership includes the same benefits as the homeowner leader membership but with the legislative advocacy fee waived. 

    Annual membership dues: $125 

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  • Kickstart Your Career 
    This membership is for students enrolled in an accredited school who want to dive into the community association field. Eligibility for up to five years while in school. 

    Proof of student status may be required (e.g., class schedule or student ID). Students must not work full-time in community association management or serve on boards (except during breaks). 

    Annual membership dues: $35 

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Member Benefits

CAI members have access to practical knowledge and insights from leaders in the field, best practices, research, and tools you can use every day in this rapidly changing industry. We provide information, resources, and education programs to help you keep current on the latest news, laws, and issues affecting homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives. 

As a CAI member, you'll also get a membership to your local chapter and gain a network of industry colleagues — over 47,000 of them in 64 chapters worldwide.

  • Connect and Network with Industry Professionals

    Expand Your Network: Join a global community of over 47,000 members across 64 chapters. Network with peers, share experiences, and build valuable relationships. 

    Local Connections: Engage with your local chapter to foster deeper connections and opportunities for collaboration.

  • Advance Your Career

    Professional Development: Take advantage of CAI's internationally recognized education programs to earn credentials that keep you sharp and competitive, boost your career, increase earning potential, and grow your business.

    Find Opportunities: Explore CAI's Job Market listings and career resources to find new positions or advance in your current role.

  • Engage with a Vibrant Community

    Join the Conversation: Participate in CAI's members-only online community, the Exchange. Share best practices, discuss challenges, and connect with industry thought leaders.

    Get Involved Locally: Attend local chapter events and programs designed to support your professional development and community engagement.

  • Find Help. Boost Visibility.

    Search for Support: When your community needs professional help, look no further than the CAI Professional Services Directory.

    Generate Leads: Management company and business partner members receive a free basic listing in the directory — a proven platform for building brand awareness and driving sales. 

  • Enjoy Exclusive Resources and Discounts

    Member Savings: Access exclusive discounts on award-winning publications, on-demand webinars, and elite events. Save on high-quality resources and training that are essential for your success. 

    Premier Content: Benefit from top industry insights and award-winning content that keeps you at the top of your game.

  • Support for Laws and Regulations

    Stay Compliant: Use our resources to understand and follow the laws and regulations that govern community associations. Ensure your community thrives with effective governance and compliance.

    Advocacy: CAI advocates for legislation that protects community self-governance and promote civility. Join us in representing the 75.5 million people living in America's communities.

  • Stay Ahead with Practical Knowledge and Insights

    Be Informed: Gain access to the latest industry research, best practices, and tools. Our resources keep you updated on news, laws, and issues affecting homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives. 

    Learn from the Best: Tap into knowldege from industry leaders and experts who can guide you through the evolving landscape of community management.

Are You a Recent Graduate?

Launch your career in community association management with CAI’s training and certification program. Discover industry insights, receive essential training, and earn your Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) credential. 

Expand your network and career opportunities with our College Grad Package, which includes a manager membership and M-100 course registration at a special rate. Start your journey today, and build a successful future with CAI.

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Large-Scale Managers

Large-scale community association managers oversee complex, master-planned communities that function like municipalities. 

CAI offers resources, an online community, an event, and more that specifically cater to the challenges, opportunities, and rewards in this unique role of the field.

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CAI Chapter Benefits

  • For people living and working in community associations: board members, homeowners, community managers, professionals, and service providers. Stay up to date with local education programs.

  • ​Local newsletters, magazines, websites, and membership directories that keep you up to date on news, information, and issues affecting communities at the local level.

  • Your state and local jurisdiction may have laws, ordinances, or programs affecting community associations in your area. Local legislative committees follow these activities and serve you in your region.

  • Chapter luncheons, conferences, programs, and social functions provide a great venue to meet and learn from experts in the industry, commu​​​nity manager colleagues, board members, and service providers.

CAI Chapters

With 64 chapters worldwide, CAI connects you to local programs, services, networking, education, and more. 

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  • Member Discount Programs

    CAI has endorsed McGowan Program Administrators (“MPA”) Community Associations Directors & Officers Program and APPI Energy to provide special discount programs for CAI members.  
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  • Recruiter Community

    With all the information, education, networking, and resources available to members, recruiting new members is a simple pitch. Join our Recruiter Community and share CAI!
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  • Job Market

    Are you an employer looking for professionals to hire? Or are you a job seeker looking for a new career opportunity. CAI's Job Market is your first stop.
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  • Career Center

    Gain a strategic roadmap for your career as a community association manager or business partner. Whether you're new to community associations or have years of experience, CAI has the resources, connections, and education you need for professional growth.
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