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Credit Union House is a permanent presence for credit unions on Capitol Hill. It serves as both a welcoming embassy for credit union visitors in Washington DC and a grassroots advocacy tool. 

Credit unions reinvest where it matters, in people and in communities. That's the heart of our movement. Whether it's a first car, a home, a family business, or a path to stability, credit unions show up with real support and lasting impact. 

Credit Union House exists to make that work visible in Washington, D.C. For over two decades, we've been the home base for connection and strategy, a place where credit union voices are heard, where presence carries purpose, and where legacy meets the progress of a future-focused movement. 

Credit Union House was built to give the credit union movement a permanent home in Washington, D.C., where people, purpose, and policy come together under one roof.

From the beginning, it was created to strengthen the collective voice of credit unions. It offers a space where credit union leaders, advocates, and lawmakers can connect, share stories, and bring real member impact into the conversations that shape our industry.

At its core, Credit Union House exists to make sure the people behind the movement and the 140+ million members they serve are seen, heard, and represented where it matters most.

As a permanent staging area and coordination point just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, Credit Union House provides meeting space for credit union officials, leagues and America’s Credit Unions to discuss strategies, plan Congressional meetings and debrief after visits with lawmakers. Credit union leaders from each state and several countries have visited Credit Union House.

Credit Union House also provides elegant event space for receptions, dinners and political fundraisers. Since opening in 2001, Credit Union House has welcomed hundreds of members of Congress to events. Each year, Credit Union House is becoming the event venue of choice for more and more political candidates, members of Congress and individual credit unions.

Credit Union House is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., just steps away from the U.S. Capitol, making it a central hub for advocacy and engagement.

403 C Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Like credit unions, Credit Union House is owned by its members. The LLC Membership is made up of every state and regional credit union trade association/league, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and America's Credit Unions. In order to build Credit Union House, each state trade association made an investment. Through their affiliation with state leagues, credit unions enjoy membership benefits of Credit Union House.

There are a number of ways you can support Credit Union House: 

• Give annual contributions
• Contribute to the modernization 
• Purchase a page in your state's book
• Nominate an outstanding leader in your state to the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
• Attend league-hosted Hike activities
• Host an event at Credit Union House (once reopened) 

Just as cooperatives thrive on collective strength, Credit Union House grows stronger with every supporter. One hundred percent of contributions directly support its mission, ensuring your investment delivers real impact. By getting involved, you help advance the future of the credit union movement.

Currently Credit Union House is closed for renovations.  Stay tuned for updates and its reopening.

Credit Union House relies on contributions to sustain its day-to-day operations and to preserve it as a premier gathering place for the credit union movement. While the original capital investment funded the land and construction, ongoing expenses—such as property taxes, maintenance, and event operations—are supported through annual contributions. Continued support ensures the House remains a strong, visible presence for credit unions in Washington, D.C. 

The Modernization Project is an endeavor beyond a physical renovation. We are modernizing and elevating the epicenter of credit union advocacy in our nation’s capital.

• We will enhance how we curate and tell the story, value, and impact credit unions bring their members and communities.
• We will showcase the current capabilities and future focus of credit unions through the “space and experience” of a revitalized event center.
• It will effectively translate the purpose of the House to the stakeholders across the movement and in the public policy arena.
• The Modernization Project will enable the Credit Union League System, America’s Credit Unions, and its partners to leverage the full potential of Credit Union House as an advocacy messaging channel.     

• Exterior and structural repairs for both buildings, such as roof replacement, elevator and stair relocation, façade restoration, and mechanical unit replacement.
• Infrastructure upgrades: Investing capital for significant improvements to more accessible, state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
•  A tailored, elevated, and credit union-forward design will amplify advocacy messaging and impact.
• Improved amenities and event technology to support various meeting needs.

View the Plans to see more. 

Credit Union House is primarily used for industry events and advocacy activities. Visits can be arranged in advance for media, partners, and credit union stakeholders. 

Credit Union House is currently closed for renovations.