NACo’s report provides guidance and county examples on integrating public involvement, education and partnerships to inform housing requirements and gain community support.

Engaging with the community is essential to expanding housing options. Housing plays a vital role in building a thriving community, impacting aspects such as health, economic opportunity, safety, and resilience. While discussions about housing often revolve around numbers and finances, it's important to convey the significance of housing as a fundamental part of the community's foundation. Public involvement is essential in reshaping the dialogue on housing requirements. Counties can form cross-sector partnerships and leverage community engagement and educational practices to advance housing initiatives.

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Housing America's Residents

NACo’s Housing Affordability for America’s Counties provides six reports that analyze important aspects of housing affordability. These reports provide information on the county's role, the federal-county relationship and options for county-led actions.  

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Housing America's Residents: The County Role

This report defines the county role and authority regarding the national housing shortage and provides examples for county action.  

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Housing America's Residents: The Federal-County Intergovernmental Nexus

NACo’s report provides an overview of the many federal resources available to counties seeking to increase options for affordable housing. 

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Housing America's Residents: Finance, Lending and County Tax Policy

NACo’s report details four aspects of the county role in housing finance to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock and navigate housing support systems.  

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Housing America's Residents: Land Use, Zoning, Infrastructure and Community Planning

NACo’s report details four aspects of the county role in housing finance to successfully develop new housing, maintain existing housing stock and navigate housing support systems.

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Housing America’s Residents: Community Engagement, Education and Partnerships

NACo’s report provides guidance and county examples on integrating public involvement, education and partnerships to inform housing requirements and gain community support.

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Housing America’s Residents: Regulations, Codes and Fees

NACo’s report how county officials use local regulations, codes and fees on individual development projects to promote affordable housing goals.