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The National Association of Counties is celebrating 90 years of building healthy, safe and vibrant counties across America.
Counties for Housing Solutions applications now open
NACo’s Counties for Housing Solutions is a 14-week virtual technical assistance opportunity that will help counties address local zoning to increase affordability and supply of housing. Register here for the live Zoom information session on how to apply (July 17, 3-4 p.m. ET). Applications are due Friday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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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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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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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.
Apply Now: Peer Learning Opportunities
Applications are now open for NACo's 2025 Youth Justice Peer Exchange, held Sept. 16–18 in Pierce County, Wash. This event is an opportunity for county officials and youth justice leaders to engage in peer learning, hear from national experts, share successes and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. Click here to fill out the brief online application.
The Behavioral Health Peer Exchange invites county officials and behavioral health leaders to explore best practices, hear from experts and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer learning on key behavioral health issues. NACo will select up to 20 counties to participate Sept. 9–11 in Henrico County, Va. Applications are due Wednesday, July 23.
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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.

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2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
Save the date for the 2025 NACo Annual Conference, the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.

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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.
J.D. Clark takes office as NACo president
J.D. Clark stressed the importance of telling the county story as he took office as NACo president.


2025 NACo Annual Conference Coverage
Follow along with County News during NACo’s Annual Conference: policy steering committees, General Session speakers, educational workshops, issue summits and more.

Maryland county invests in community ‘villages’
Baltimore County, Md. created a volunteer network or “village” to help with everything from groceries to doctor’s appointment to fighting isolation.