PHCC San Diego offers two paths into the association: contractor membership and affiliate membership. Both give you access to the same trade community, but they're built for different businesses.
This page breaks down PHCC San Diego membership benefits for both tracks, what each one costs, who qualifies, and how to apply.
For business owners holding an active C-20 or C-36 CSLB license who work in the plumbing, heating, or cooling industry. Comes with voting rights, standing to hold office, and a full slate of business support benefits.
For companies that sell to the trades rather than perform the trade work itself. Affiliates get directory visibility, event access, and a direct line to the contractor network, billed monthly or annually.
Not sure which one applies to you? The breakdown below covers both.
Contractor membership benefits cover ten areas that affect how you run your business day to day.
Dinners, mixers, and industry events with San Diego's top plumbing, heating, and cooling professionals. Check the 2026 upcoming events calendar for what's coming up.
Learn from owners who have already solved the problems you're facing, from pricing jobs to managing crews to growing revenue.
Access to apprenticeship pipelines and a growing pool of trained talent through the PHCC Academy of San Diego.
Stay current on code changes, best practices, and new tools and technology. Browse available academy courses to see what's currently offered.
Members get discounted rates on plumbing apprentice and HVAC training programs, which adds up fast if you're putting more than one employee through a course.
Access to pricing and offers from PHCC's affiliate member network of suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
Guidance on license questions, compliance issues, and California labor law changes, backed by the association.
A portion of your dues funds representation through PHCC of California and PHCC National, giving licensed contractors a voice in the laws that affect their businesses.
Access to PHCC California and PHCC National conventions, seminars, and leadership programs.
Ongoing updates and direct support from the PHCC Association of San Diego team, so you're not piecing together industry news on your own.
Contractor membership is priced across three years, with discounted intro rates for your first two years as a member.
New member discounted rate
Continued discount
With early bird discount ($2,698.00 full rate)
Full Active Contractor Membership is open to business owners holding an active C-20 HVAC or C-36 plumbing CSLB license who work in the plumbing, heating, or cooling industry.
Additional membership categories are available for retired contractors, educational associates and instructors, and apprentices. Contact PHCC San Diego to learn more about those options.
Affiliate membership is built for companies that support the plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical trades without holding a contractor license themselves. There are two tracks, based on who you serve.
For companies whose products or services are exclusively within the construction, plumbing, and HVAC industry.
For companies serving multiple industries or client types who still want reach into the contractor market.
Affiliate membership is billed monthly or annually. Monthly or installment plans require a Recurring Payment Authorization Form on file, and credit card payments carry a 3% processing fee. Membership renews automatically until PHCC San Diego receives written cancellation, and deactivation requires 30 days' written notice.
Dues are not reimbursable or a charitable contribution, though they can typically be deducted as a business expense. PHCC estimates that roughly 5% of dues may be allocated to lobbying efforts.
If you hold a C-20 or C-36 license and do the trade work yourself, contractor membership is your track. If you sell products or services to the trades, affiliate membership gets you in front of that network directly. Once you're a member, you'll also show up in the PHCC San Diego member directory, where contractors and their teams can find you.
Both applications are reviewed by the PHCC Association of San Diego Board of Directors, with a response typically within a few business days.
Apply for affiliate membership and choose monthly or annual billing.
Apply for MembershipHave questions before you apply? Contact PHCC Association of San Diego and a team member will get back to you.
Contractor membership is for business owners who hold an active C-20 or C-36 CSLB license and perform the trade work themselves. Affiliate membership is for companies that sell products or services to those contractors, split into Industry Affiliate and Business Affiliate tracks. Contractor members get voting rights and can hold office; affiliate members don't, but they do get directory listing, event access, and visibility into the contractor network.
Contractor membership starts at $1,445.53 for Year 1, then $2,050.26 for Year 2, both discounted intro rates. Year 3 and beyond runs $2,555.76 with the early bird discount applied ($2,698.00 at full rate), with a quarterly payment option of $674.50 per quarter available at that tier. Affiliate membership is billed monthly or annually; specific affiliate rates aren't listed on this page, so contact PHCC San Diego for current affiliate pricing.
Business owners holding an active C-20 HVAC or C-36 plumbing CSLB license who work in the plumbing, heating, or cooling industry. The PHCC Association of San Diego Board of Directors reviews and approves every application.
No. Voting rights and the ability to hold office are reserved for Full Active Contractor Members paying full dues.
Yes, for both tracks. Contractor members can move to a quarterly plan at the Year 3+ rate ($674.50 per quarter), which carries a 2.4% processing fee and requires an ACH Transfer Authorization Form on file. Affiliate members can choose monthly or annual billing; monthly or installment plans require a Recurring Payment Authorization Form on file and carry a 3% credit card processing fee.
Industry Affiliate is for companies that serve the construction, plumbing, and HVAC industry exclusively, like wholesalers, manufacturer reps, and equipment rental businesses. Business Affiliate is for companies that serve multiple industries or client types, like financial services, print shops, or general marketing services, and still want reach into the contractor market.
Both contractor and affiliate applications are reviewed by the PHCC Association of San Diego Board of Directors, typically with a response within a few business days.
Affiliate membership renews automatically until PHCC San Diego receives written cancellation, and deactivation requires 30 days' written notice. Contractor members should contact PHCC San Diego directly for cancellation terms specific to that membership type.
Yes, for contractor members. A portion of your dues covers PHCC national and state dues, along with the PHCC of California Free Enterprise Fund, which funds legislative representation. You submit one application and one payment for local, state, and national coverage.
Dues aren't reimbursable or a charitable contribution, but they can typically be deducted as a business expense. PHCC estimates roughly 5% of dues may be allocated to lobbying efforts.
Yes. Contractor members get discounted rates on plumbing apprentice and HVAC training programs, plus access to discounts from PHCC's affiliate member network.
Whichever track fits your business, the application takes just a few minutes and the board typically responds within a few business days.
Questions? Contact us or call (619) 727-7897.
