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Select the Membership Category that best describes your company

View the 2024 Dues Structure

Associate/Supplier Member

A company that provides products and/or services to owners, property management companies and apartment communities. 

Member Benefits:

  • Listing within the Suppliers' Guide (online and annual printed version)
  • Access to CAA Owner/Management Membership Directory (online access to members only!)
  • Ability to exhibit at the CAA Trade Show and participate in the Business Exchange (reverse trade show)
  • Industry exposure through advertising and sponsorship opportunities
  • Event attendance at a reduced member rate
  • Personal growth & development through volunteer opportunities and networking, and industry focused education
  • 2 for 1 membership: National Apartment Association Membership included!
  • Subscription to UNITS Magazine
Annual Dues:

$750 (plus a one-time $50 new member processing fee) 

For additional information contact Maria Ragusa at maria@caapts.org or call 312-224-4812

 *CAA is on a January - December billing cycle. You will be invoiced upfront for a full year and prorated during the second year (based on the date that you join). The second year invoice will be due January 31 of the following year (regardless of when you join). If you join after October 1, you will be invoiced for a full year (and receive the last 3 months of the current year at no additional charge).

Join as Associate/Supplier Member

Regular/Management Member

There are three types of Management Company members. You will be prompted to select the option best fitting your company and enter in your total unit count during the registration process. 

Member Benefits:

  • Legislative representation and lobbying efforts on your behalf at city, state and national levels
  • Dual membership with NAA (National Apartment Association) and access (for a fee) to the Click n’ Lease Software, the industry’s most trusted lease
  • Full time staff members dedicated to providing you timely and relevant resources and information
  • Must-have educational sessions and seminars at discounted member rates
  • Networking with other owners, managers, lenders and a wide array of vendors serving the industry
  • Units Magazine (NAA publication), filled with valuable industry articles and topics
  • Membership Directory & Buyers’ Guide

Management Company Categories & Dues:

Chicagoland Owner/Management

An individual or company that owns and/or manages residential property within the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kane, Kendall and Grundy. All employees of the company inherit the benefits of membership. Dues are based on a total number of units owned/managed.

Annual Dues:

1-150 Units = $350
151-500 Units = $350 + $2.75/unit
501-1500 Units = $400 + $2.87/unit
1501-2500 Units = $500 + $2.78/unit
2501-7000 Units = $550 + $2.29/unit
7001+ Units = $16,200


State of Illinois Owner/Management

An individual or company that owns and/or manages residential property outside the counties of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kane, Kendall and Grundy. All employees of the company inherit the benefits of membership. Dues are based on a total number of units owned/managed.

Annual Dues:

1-150 Units = $350
151-225 Units = $475
226+ Units = $550


Not-For-Profit Owner/Management

An entity or company that owns and/or manages residential property and exists to create affordable housing opportunities. All employees of the company inherit the benefits of membership.  Dues are based on a total number of units owned/managed.

Annual Dues:

$100 base fee + $.50/unit

 *CAA is on a January - December billing cycle. You will be invoiced upfront for a full year and prorated for the second year (based on the date that you join). The second year invoice will be due January 31 of the following year, regardless of when you join. A one-time $50 new member processing fee will be applied to all invoices. If you join after October 1, you will be invoiced for the remainder of the current year and all of the following year. 

For additional information contact Maria Ragusa at maria@caapts.org or call 312-207-1890 x2

Join as Regular/Management Member