Membership
NACCED’s focus on community and economic development and affordable housing allows for a robust membership with varying interests, needs and funding sources.
What you receive as a NACCED member:
- A membership and staff that understands and focuses on the unique challenges of administering housing, community and economic development programs.
- A staff in Washington DC that is instantly available to assist you in any way.
- A network of colleagues who are committed to sharing their experience and knowledge with one another -- whether through our technical assistance programs or workshops at NACCED’s conferences.
- A staff which effectively and consistently communicates with its membership, with HUD, and with Congress on emerging issues of concern and programmatic developments.
- A partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and its Community and Economic Development Steering Committee, wherein NACCED helps formulate NACo’s legislative policies on housing, community and economic development legislation. This helps ensure that county elected officials weigh in and advocate for the programs that are most important to us. This translates into a strong voice on Capitol Hill.
- Technical assistance: A phone call or email to NACCED headquarters puts you in touch with a staff trained to respond to technical questions. NACCED helps you network with experts in your field, assists you with regulatory clarification, and represents you before federal agencies. In addition, we offer workshops on the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.
- NACCED Alerts: Published and distributed at least bi-weekly to all members, NACCED (Alerts) analyze federal legislation and regulations, highlight innovative county activities, report on current developments in the field, and provide updates on association activities.
- NACCED’s Annual Conference brings together community development, economic development, and affordable housing practitioners, key policy makers, and other professionals in the field for four days of quality educational training.
what our members are saying:
“In a world of complex regulations and guidance, NACCED and its members have been a tremendous resource in helping us to navigate federal rules and implement impactful projects. It’s also a genuine pleasure to get to know talented and like-minded professionals throughout the country.”
-Planning and Community Development Supervisor, Arlington County, VA
“When you’re working on grant-funded programs like these, you never want to reinvent the wheel; 95% of the time the wheel has already been invented. NACCED members are able to benefit from the lessons others have learned along the way.”
-Community Development Manager, Henrico County, VA
“We are really grateful to be able to participate in the monthly calls to get timely and relevant information specific to our work. Hearing directly from HUD officials and other subject-matter experts from across the country gives us needed technical guidance and new ideas. We also appreciate getting NACCED’s weekly emails with news, tools and trainings that help us enrich our programs and benefit our community.”
-Housing Programs Manager, City of Vancouver WA
“NACCED gives county staff the tools to accomplish the county’s mission.”
-Director of Community Services, DuPage County, IL
"I can unequivocally say NACCED is the best organization I have been involved with."
– Economic Development Manager, Allegheny County, PA
Membership Rates
NACCED membership is open to all county agencies which administer community development, affordable housing, and economic development programs as well as HOME consortia. Regular members include county agencies serving the residents of urban, suburban and rural areas across the country. Membership categories are:
- Entitlement counties in the Community Development Block Grant Program
- HOME Consortia
- Large non-entitlement counties with populations of 1,000,000 or more
- Medium-sized counties with populations between 250,000 and 999,000
- Small counties with populations fewer than 250,000
| CDBG Entitlement Amount | 2025 Dues Amount |
|---|
| $999,999 or less |
$1,285 |
| $1,000,000 - $1,599,999 |
$2,255 |
| $1,600,000 - $1,999,999 |
$2,590 |
| $2,000,000 - $2,999,999 |
$2,895 |
| $3,000,000 - $3,999,999 |
$3,170 |
| $4,000,000 - $4,999,999 |
$3,540 |
| $5,000,000 - $5,999,999 |
$3,860 |
| $6,000,000 - $6,999,999 |
$4,175 |
| $7,000,000 and above |
$4,450 |
| Large Non-Entitlement County |
$940 |
| Medium Non-Entitlement County |
$590 |
| Small Non-Entitlement County |
$515 |
| Student |
$50 |
An affiliate membership category is open to all nonprofit organizations, state associations of counties, and city government agencies in the affordable housing, community development, and economic development field.
An associate membership category is open to all business entities or private firms who want to connect and work with the NACCED membership.
| Associate Member Type |
2025 Dues Amount |
| Platinum Associate |
$3,500 |
| Gold Associate |
$1,500 |
An undergraduate or graduate student currently attending an American college and university with a chosen field of study that includes course work in the areas of affordable housing, urban development, and/or community and economic development.
Additional Questions about NACCED Membership? Contact [email protected] or call (202) 367-1149.
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