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