NACo Membership
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Once a county is a member, benefits extend to all count elected officials and staff.
Joining is as simple as requesting an invoice. If your county would like to learn more about NACo or request an invoice to join, please complete this webform or email membership@naco.org. A NACo staff member will respond to you shortly.
Learn More About NACo Membership
If your county, borough or parish would like to request more information about NACo membership, please complete the form or email membership@naco.org. NACo membership is as simple as requesting an invoice. After you submit the form below, our membership team will reach out to you by email with your county dues amount and details on NACo member benefits.
NACo Members Get More
Knowledge
NACo members receive more information relevant to your county and role serving your community.
Federal Advocacy
NACo members create a unified county voice and have more influence to shape federal policies and protect local authorities.
Cost Savings
NACo members are more efficient and maximize public resources through NACo’s cost-savings solutions.
County Employee Benefits
NACo members receive more benefits and resources to strengthen the county workforce and foster civic engagement.
Connections
NACo members are more connected and have strong networks to collaborate, share solutions and exchange resources with.
Current NACo Members
Eighty-five percent of America’s 3,069 counties, boroughs and parishes are proud NACo members. Explore the map to see if your county is a member.
100 Percent NACo Membership
Twenty-six states have 100 percent NACo Membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
County, parish and borough governments. Once a county is a member, benefits extend to all county elected officials and staff.
Joining is as simple as requesting an invoice. If your county would like to learn more about NACo or request an invoice to join, please complete this webform. A county is considered a member once your county’s dues are paid.
Dues are based on a county’s 2020 Census population numbers and follow the calendar year, January through December. Please complete the webform, and we will send you your county dues amount.
- Receive a welcome email with membership details.
- Activate your My NACo Portal to sign up for webinars, register for events and apply for committees.
- You’ll begin receiving County News newspaper and online newsletters with county news, resource and policy updates
Explore How NACo Works
NACo is owned by America’s county governments. Below, explore how NACo works, including leadership and governance, partners, stakeholders and priorities.
Leadership & Governance
NACo is led by its Executive Committee and Board of Directors, a dedicated group of county officials who guide the organization’s mission, priorities, and advocacy efforts.
Committees & Caucuses
NACo is a grassroots-driven organization that encourages member engagement. Currently, we have more than 1,100 individual county elected and appointed officials from every region of the country represented on our 10 policy steering committees, ad hoc and standing committees, caucuses and task forces.
NACo Membership
When your county is a member of NACo, all county elected officials and staff are members and can access, engage, network, save and succeed. Learn how become a member and how to get involved.
NACo EDGE
NACo EDGE establishes sustainable, cost-saving and value-added solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. By providing quality solutions, we strive to develop and maintain healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the US.
Directory of Programs & Resources
A full listing NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties – this is your playbook for all things NACo.
State Associations, Affiliates and Affinity Organizations
State associations, national affiliates and affinity organizations work alongside NACo to strengthen county governments through collaboration, advocacy, and shared resources.
NACo Staff
NACo’s staff works to support the organization’s programs, advocacy and member services. Find individual staff, get personalized assistance and explore opportunities to join NACo's team.