NACo Housing Task Force
Local action to provide affordability and stability to our nation's residents
Sections
Launched in November 2022, the NACo Housing Task Force brings together county government officials from across the nation to illuminate the most critical housing challenges and opportunities from the county government perspective.
Through the task force, NACo will elevate county-led solutions and innovations for addressing our nation’s growing housing affordability and inventory crisis and identify intergovernmental and public-private approaches, informed by the policies, practices and partnerships of America’s counties, that enhance housing affordability and stability for our nation’s residents.
Resource
Advancing Local Housing Affordability: NACo Housing Task Force Final Report
About the Task Force
Under the leadership of the co-chairs, the Task Force will develop a detailed analysis outlining the challenges local communities face regarding housing across the country. Final products will include a landscape report, a series of case studies from across the country and a blog post series that details convening findings.
CO-CHAIRS
Hon. Kevin Boyce
Commissioner
Franklin County, Ohio
Hon. Sherry Maupin
Commissioner
Valley County, Idaho
MEMBERS
Hon. Monique Baker McCormick
Commissioner
Wayne County, Mich.
Hon. Rod Beck
Commissioner
Ada County, Idaho
Hon. Mack Bernard
Commissioner
Palm Beach County, Fla.
Hon. Matt Calabria
Commissioner
Wake County, N.C.
Hon. Reuben Collins
Commissioner President
Charles County, Md.
Brantley Day
Community Development Director
Cherokee County, Ga.
Hon. Richard Desmond
Supervisor
Sacramento County, Calif.
David Dunn
Executive Director, Housing Redevelopment Authority
Olmsted County, Minn.
Hon. Richard Elsner
Commissioner
Park County, Colo.
Hon. Bill Gravell
Judge
Williamson County, Texas
Hon. George Hartwick
Commissioner
Dauphin County, Pa.
Hon. Carlotta Harrell
Chair of the Board of Commissioners
Henry County, Ga.
Hon. Deb Hays
Commissioner
New Hanover County, N.C.
Terry Hickey
Director of Housing and Community Development
Baltimore County, Md.
Hon. Eileen Higgins
Commissioner
Miami-Dade County, Fla.
Hon. Ann Howard
Commissioner
Travis County, Texas
Hon. Alicia Hughes-Skandjis
Assembly Member
City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska
Mary Keating
Director of Community Services
DuPage County, Ill.
Hon. Marilyn Kirkpatrick
Commissioner
Clark County, Nev.
Graham Knaus
Executive Director
California State Association, Calif.
Hon. Jennifer Kreitz
Supervisor
Mono County, Calif.
Hon. Barry Moehring
Judge
Benton County, Ark.
Hon. Ken Hughes
Supervisor
Essex County, N.Y.
Hon. Larry Nelson
Supervisor
Waukesha County, Wis.
April Norton
Housing Director
Teton County, Wyo.
Patrick Alesandrini
Chief Information Officer
Hillsborough County, Fla.
Hon. Renee Robinson-Flowers
Commissioner
Pinellas County, Fla.
Hon. Josh Schoemann
County Executive
Washington County, Wis.
Hon. Lisa Schuette
Supervisor
Carson City, Nev.
Hon. Bill Truex
Commissioner
Charlotte County, Fla.
Hon. Nora Vargas
Supervisor
San Diego County, Calif.
Federal Nexus: Using Federal Resources to Support Housing
Learn how counties utilize federal funds to advance local housing initiatives, with insights from task force members.
Local Regulations, Building Codes, and Fees: Improving County Regulation Systems to Enhance Efficiency
In this session, three NACo Housing Task Force members will discuss actions they have taken to improve counties’ regulation system to enhance efficiency and affordability.
Land Use, Infrastructure, Planning, and Zoning: Creating a Long-Term Housing and Land Use Plan and Periodically Measure Success Towards Goals
Explore the connection between zoning, land use and housing challenges, guided by NACo Housing Task Force experiences.
Financing, Lending, and County Tax Policy: County Programs Aimed at Supporting Residents and the Construction of Housing Units
Delve into the role of finance, lending and tax policies in supporting affordable housing and aiding community members.
Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Education: Fostering Healthy Dialogues and Collaborations with Community Organizations and Neighboring Counties to Advance Housing Affordability
Understand housing's broader community impact, focusing on collaboration and benefit-driven narratives.
