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.

Join us in celebrating 56 years of county innovation. Apply today for a NACo Achievement Award.

NACo’s ​2026 federal policy priorities​ outline counties’ shared federal agenda and serve as a roadmap for our collective advocacy on the issues most critical to county governments and the communities we serve.

In this resource, you will find tools and best practices to help educate and engage with Congress, the Administration and the public on the importance of county infrastructure and the need for direct federal support.

This resource hub brings together data, analysis and tools to support county leaders in expanding housing access and affordability for their residents. 

This explainer breaks down what federal permitting reform means, why it matters for counties and what’s happening in Washington. 

This toolkit is designed to help county leaders understand four of the top county policy wins that NACo fought to include in the FEMA Act, explain how these provisions would impact counties and provide clear, actionable guidance on how counties can advocate for the bill’s passage.

Learn about proposed federal reforms to Medicaid financing and their potential implications for county budgets and service delivery.

The report provides counties with a practical, five-step framework for developing affordable housing on county-owned land, covering site selection, zoning review, financial feasibility, developer procurement and community engagement. It highlights how counties can reduce development costs, leverage public assets and build community support to expand affordable housing production.