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Membership Dues

Category Annual Rate
Local government intern $25
Full-time student $25
Student members of a student chapter Complimentary

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Join a Student Chapter

If you are a member of an ICMA student chapter, then you may receive a free one year membership in ICMA. Individuals who work full-time for a local government, non-profit, or the private sector are not eligible for student membership.

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These featured benefits are included with an ICMA membership:

Products & Services Price
Attendance at the ICMA Annual Conference  Complimentary
Receive unlimited 1-on-1 coaching with ICMA CoachConnect Included
Participate in member only online discussions with ICMA Connect Included
Receive a digital subscription to PM magazine Included

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How to Join or Renew

Online

Complete your online application to join ICMA. In most cases, your online membership application will be processed within moments so that you can begin enjoying member benefits immediately.

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By Mail

Processing of memberships by mail typically take up to two to three weeks to establish.

  1. Download the membership application (PDF)
  2. Mail application and check to:
    ICMA Membership
    P.O. Box 79403, Baltimore, MD 21279-0403

Do you have questions about membership with ICMA?

Call the ICMA Member Benefits & Services Team at 800-745-8780 or 202-962-3680 or email membership@icma.org.

Other membership information

  • Membership will not be established without dues payment in full.
  • All payments must be made in U.S. currency.
  • Purchase orders are not considered payment. ICMA recognizes that many employers require a signed purchase order to process payment. Send purchase orders to ICMA for signature.
  • Membership may not be transferred from one person to another. ICMA is a professional association and ICMA membership belongs to the individual, not the employer.
  • ICMA will not provide a dues refund if a member leaves current employment; membership travels with the individual to his or her next position.