Is BOMA Philadelphia
for you?

Make connections that have a tangible impact on your career by tapping into the commercial real estate industry’s most powerful network at monthly luncheons, committees, national and international conferences, and more. Discuss common issues and develop relationships with building owners, managers and vendors. 

BOMA Philadelphia's monthly events are fun, educational & interactive. We annual host a monthly membership meeting, Real Estate Forecast Luncheon, TOBY Awards, BOMA World Showcase and more allow you to network with BOMA members and enjoy your colleagues in a festive and educational atmosphere.

With more than 15 committees, including Government Relations, Safety & Security, Community Involvement, Emerging Leaders, Golf Tournament and more, there is a way for every member to get involved with BOMA Philadelphia.

BOMA Perks

  • BOMA’s cutting-edge educational content — including webinars, traditional classroom-style sessions and customized trainings — arms you with the knowledge you need to maximize your building’s performance and become a more effective player in the commercial real estate industry.

    Strengthen your earning power through BOMA-sponsored professional training courses . Earn your Real Property Administrator (RPA), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), and Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation via Philadelphia-area BOMI courses. Attend seminars that teach the latest trends in Building Management and address issues affecting the property owner, manager, engineer, and service-provider.

  • As the leader in commercial real estate advocacy, BOMA gives you access to the latest information on key legislative, regulatory, and building codes issues at both the national, state & city level so you can play a direct role in shaping the future of your industry.

  • BOMA’s comprehensive research, resources and articles will help you stay relevant and prepared. Explore in-depth research on important industry topics, benchmarking data, sustainability information, and interactive tools that help you determine the impact of current trends on your properties.

    As a BOMA Member, you will have access to publications, standards and current industry information that has a direct bearing on your ability to maximize profits and limit expenses. Publications and industry standards are available for purchase. These cover topics such as area calculation, operating income and expense, accounting practices, ADA compliance. emergency preparedness, etc.

    The BOMA Philadelphia Reference Guide & Membership Directory allows you direct access to your peers and potential customers and showcases professional services and products available to BOMA Members. Members receive hard copy and online versions.

  • Take advantage of significant discounts on purchases of building supplies, express shipping, merchant services and more from a variety of national companies. You’ll also save on BOMA bookstore purchases, registration for the annual BOMA International Conference & Expo, local events, and more! Browse our Member Savings Programs.

  • BOMA Philadelphia members have the exclusive opportunity to advertise in our monthly newsletter for additional exposure. The ads run on a 5 month period basis and reach over 600 readers! (Periods: February – June; September – January) For more information - jump to our newsletter page.

    Many of our large events offer exclusive sponsorship opportunities as well for our associate members.

Membership
Details & Questions

How do I become a member?

To become a member, please fill out the membership application. All membership dues are based on one-year unless prorated or otherwise stated (initiation fee). 

Do I automatically become a member?

Any new member requires a formal approval vote at the Board of Directors meeting which occurs every other month. Payment in full is contingent and required in order for membership to be approved.

When will dues be billed every year?

Members are billed on an annual basis in January of each year. 

How are dues billed?

Members joining from January 1 to May 31 pay full dues listed in the application. Those members who are billed at the beginning of each year and fail to pay their dues prior to March 31 will be charged a reinstallation fee of $200.00 if they wish to rejoin. 

Members joining between June 1 and September 30 will pay prorated 60% of dues.

Members accepted between October and December are entitled to a 15-month membership for the cost of a 12-month membership (please note that memberships are approved at Board meetings, typically held every other month).