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Urban Land Institute membership requirements

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Current published criteria

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CriterionPublished requirementNoteProvenance
Industry restriction Open to professionals across the real estate and land use industry ULI describes itself as "a diverse network of private and public professionals spanning the real estate and land use industry, including developers, investors, designers, builders, buyers, sellers, urban planners, and public officials". No revenue, seniority or wealth test is published. Verified September 2026High confidenceSource ↗
Other criterion Members agree to the ULI Code of Ethics A Code of Ethics is published as a membership document on ULI's site. Verified September 2026Medium confidenceSource ↗
Maximum age at joining Under 35 qualifies for a reduced dues rate ULI's membership FAQ states it offers 50–75 percent savings for individuals under age 35, for professionals in non-profit organisations, government or academia, and for students. Under-35 members are also the constituency for the Young Leaders Group. This is a discount band, not a barrier to joining. Verified September 2026High confidenceSource ↗
Other criterion Retired rate: age 65 or over with more than 10 years of ULI membership Stated in ULI's membership FAQ. Verified September 2026High confidenceSource ↗
Other criterion Public Agency group membership is limited to government agencies, accredited universities and non-profit organisations The package comprises three individual memberships (one Full, two Associate) at a discounted rate and can be transferred between employees. Verified September 2026High confidenceSource ↗

How admission works

Application process
Applicants create a ULI account and join online, or join by email, phone or post using a printed application with payment. Membership is open on application; ULI's published materials describe no sponsor, interview or committee review. Dues can be paid in one annual payment, on annual auto-renewal, or in twelve monthly instalments, which require a twelve-month commitment.
Invitation required
No
Sponsor required
No
Selectivity
Not publicly disclosed; ULI publishes no acceptance rate and its published joining route is open enrolment rather than selection. Invitation-based selection applies within ULI to product councils, not to membership itself.
Membership term
12 months, expiring on the last day of the anniversary month; annual renewal, with auto-renewal and monthly instalment options
Primary audience
Professionals across the land use and real estate industry: developers, investors, lenders, architects, planners, public officials and academics
Typical member
ULI's own materials describe a cross-disciplinary membership of developers, investors, designers, builders, buyers, sellers, urban planners and public officials. Wikipedia's breakdown of the membership puts developers at 28 percent, capital sources at 13 percent, service providers at 10 percent and the public sector at 10 percent.

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If not: alternatives to Urban Land Institute (CREDA (formerly NAIOP), CCIM Institute, ICSC, CREW Network).

Last verified: 6 September 2026 Report an error on this page

Sources

  1. Urban Land Institute homepage, Urban Land Institute. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 1
  2. Join ULI, Urban Land Institute. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 1
  3. District Council Locations, Urban Land Institute. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 1
  4. Membership Frequently Asked Questions, Urban Land Institute. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 2
  5. ULI United States Individual Membership Application (FY2023 rates), Urban Land Institute, September 2022. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 3
  6. Urban Land Institute — Nonprofit Explorer (IRS Form 990 data), ProPublica. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 5
  7. Urban Land Institute, Wikipedia. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 8

Source tiers follow the published hierarchy: 1 official site · 2 official membership materials · 3 application documents · 4 annual reports · 5 government filings · 6 reliable business publications · 7 credible interviews · 8 other reputable secondary sources. Sources and data policy.