Strengthening America's Counties
Healthy, safe and vibrant counties across America
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We Are Counties. We are 3,069 strong.
From urban to rural, large to small, America’s counties, parishes and boroughs keep our communities healthy, vibrant and safe. Learn more and join the movement.
County Grassroots Advocacy Hub
Whether you're preparing for a visit to Capitol Hill, engaging with federal officials in your community or advocating for county priorities for the first time, this resource hub provides the tools, guidance and resources you need to make your voice heard in federal policymaking.
Apply Now! Initiatives and Cohorts
NACo partners with thought leaders, industry partners and philanthropic organizations to identify and elevate best practices in key areas of county responsibility. NACo programming enhances public understanding of county government and supports the learning and development of America’s county leaders.
Bridging the Gap for Surface Transportation: Why Counties Need a Stronger Federal Investment Partnership
America’s surface transportation system connects our communities and powers the national economy, yet its roads face a $684 billion funding gap over the next decade. This report dives into the data on this issue.
NACo launches FY 2027 Appropriations Tracker as Congress kicks off the next budget cycle
NACo launches FY 2027 Appropriations Tracker as Congress kicks off the next budget cycle.
Housing Affordability Resource Hub
This resource hub brings together data, analysis and tools to support county leaders in expanding housing access and affordability for their residents.
Conference
2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
Register today for the 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition, the premier annual gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.
What We Do
Through NACo, counties engage with our intergovernmental partners, share best practices, develop leaders and save resources, building stronger counties that result in a stronger America.
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Advocacy
Visit NACo‘s advocacy hub to learn about county priorities in federal policymaking, tools to help you take action and read our latest updates.
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Solutions
Discover innovative solutions from NACo EDGE, access our professional development opportunities and explore our latest initiatives and resources.
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NACo Events
In addition to a robust slate of virtual events held throughout the year, NACo holds dozens of in-person events, from peer exchanges to fly-ins.
Telling the County Story
Through our Counties 101 curriculum and full suite of civic engagement tools, share how counties are on the front lines, delivering vital services for our residents.
Latest News
Understanding the Proposed Rewrite of 2 CFR: What the OMB Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule Means for Local Governments
Join NACo, NLC, USCM, GFOA, ICMA, and IMLA on June 17 at 2pm ET for an educational briefing on OMB's proposed rewrite of the Uniform Guidance — the most substantial revision to federal grants administration since 2013.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, June 18
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
From Concept to Impact: How Counties are Successfully Evaluating the Use of AI
AI is transforming county government, but responsible adoption requires more than enthusiasm. In late 2025, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) partnered with CAI to tackle a critical question: how can counties objectively evaluate AI tools for cost, security, data protection, and real-world fit? The answer became the GovAI Trustmark, a first-of-its-kind AI certification framework built by and for county government, launched in the spring of 2026. In this NACo webinar, the practitioners who were part of the workgroup will share the process in building this online evaluation dashboard and how it can work for counties nationwide.
Collaborative Leadership Leads to Housing for All
Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Homebuilders for a conversation on approaches to advancing attainable housing solutions in communities across the country.
Rural Resilience & Strategic Responses to the Opioid Epidemic
This webinar will highlight how rural counties are leveraging these resources to build coordinated, sustainable opioid response strategies.
Bolstering Operations and Trust in Your County through Election Excellence
Join us for a discussion with county election officials from across the country to learn about the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence’s newly launched nonpartisan Certification Program and how it can support efforts in your county to strengthen operations, increase public trust, and recognize excellence.
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Engage with Our Programs & Initiatives
Explore our directory of programs and initiatives and find opportunities to get involved with NACo. The directory is your playbook for NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties.
Get Your County’s Competitive EDGE Today
NACo EDGE delivers value-added, cost-cutting solutions to counties by evaluating their needs and harnessing the collective purchasing power of 3,069 counties with a dedicated workforce of 3.6 million employees.
Stay up-to-date on America's counties with NACo's award-winning County News.
OMB proposes major change to federal grant administration
Counties have until July 13 offer comment on a wide-reaching regulation affecting federal grants to counties. A June 17 webinar will go into detail about the changes counties need to note as they budget for federal awards.
County craftsman celebrates the American flag
Blue Earth County, Minn. Commissioner Vance Stuehrenberg has refined his skills as a woodworker, designing commemorative American flag gifts for colleagues and organizations.
Partnerships drive better community health, leaders say
Participants in NACo's Public Health Leadership Academy focused on building trust between public health professionals and elected leaders.
The Promise and Peril Arrive on the Front Lines
NACo CEO Matt Chase writes: "Counties did not ask to be on the front lines of the AI era. But we are. The power demands, the water use, the land battles, the tax base, the workforce changes, the pressure for public services — all of it lands on us first."
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