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:

  • Gain access to NACCED's national network of experienced local government housing and community development professionals.
  • Attend NACCED's year-round trainings, conference, and other educational opportunities at a special discounted member rate. Trainings include topics like CDBG Basics, LIHTC 101, Fair Housing, Subrecipient Management, Financial Reporting, and more.
  • Receive access to resources from counties across the country with NACCED's online resource library, including sample contracts, RFPs, program success stories, and other relevant documents you can use.
  • Representation for your programs in Washington, DC before the Administration, Congress, and federal agencies.
  • Access to leaders at federal agencies, especially HUD Office of Affordable Housing Programs and Community Planning and Development.
  • Learn from peers and shape national policy through NACCED's Committees focused on housing, community development, and economic development.
  • Receive regular email communication from the NACCED staff in Washington, DC with the latest legislative and regulatory updates.
  • Instantly ask questions and receive feedback from peers across the country using the Technical Assistance Listserv.
  • Access the career center, where you can post your own open roles and view job postings from across the country.

 

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

County Members

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 Amount2025 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

 

Affiliate Members

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.

 2025 Dues Amount = $515

 

Associate Members

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

 


Student Members

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. 

2025 Dues Amount = $50

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Additional Questions about NACCED Membership? Contact [email protected] or call (202) 367-1149.