California's Statewide LAFCO Association
Connecting California's LAFCO Community
Supporting effective local government through education, collaboration, legislative advocacy, and professional resources.
Supporting Sustainable Community Growth
Working Together for California’s Communities
Decisions about local government shape how communities grow and receive essential services. CALAFCO supports the commissioners and professionals who make those decisions through education, statewide legislative advocacy, and practical guidance, working alongside associate members and public agency partners.
What CALAFCO Does
We help members understand their responsibilities, navigate policy changes, and learn from experience across California.
Education & Training
Conferences, workshops, and webinars that build knowledge of LAFCO responsibilities and practical skills.
Legislative Advocacy
A coordinated statewide voice on legislation affecting LAFCOs, with policy information to keep members informed. Login required.
Member Resources
Toolkits, recorded training, and reference materials for commissioners, staff, and associate members. Login required.
Connections & Collaboration
Opportunities to exchange ideas, share expertise, and build working relationships across LAFCOs and partner agencies.
Resources · Training · Connections
Put CALAFCO Membership to Work
Your connection to CALAFCO extends beyond conferences and events. The Member Hub brings together practical guidance, training materials, legislative information, and professional resources for commissioners, staff, and associate members.
Practical Tools
Commissioner and Staff Toolkits, reference materials, and guidance for LAFCO work.
Learning & Information
Archived webinars, conference presentations, legislative updates, and governance resources.
Member Connections
A member directory to help you find colleagues, exchange knowledge, and build professional relationships.
Already a Member?
Commissioners and staff of member LAFCOs, including alternate commissioners, and CALAFCO associate members can access these resources. An individual login is required.
Access the Member Hub →Need your own login?
Commissioners, staff, and associate members who need an account or help signing in can contact [email protected].
Interested in Joining?
Public agencies, professional firms, nonprofits, and other organizations can connect with California’s LAFCO community through Associate Membership, including access to the Member Hub.
Explore Associate Membership →Save the Date • Pasadena, California
2027 CALAFCO Annual Conference
September 8–10, 2027
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Co-hosted by Los Angeles LAFCO
Join Us in Pasadena!
There's something special about bringing California's LAFCO community together. Join colleagues and friends from across the state for three days of engaging discussions, valuable learning opportunities, and meaningful connections in the beautiful setting of The Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
We're gathering earlier than usual in 2027, just after Labor Day. Mark your calendar and start planning to join us!
Anticipated Registration Opening: June 15, 2027
This is an estimated opening date and is subject to change. Final registration details will be announced as they become available.
CALAFCO’S ANNUAL JOURNAL
The Sphere
October 2026 Edition
Discover the people, ideas, and partnerships behind California’s LAFCO community. The latest issue features stories from member LAFCOs, Associate Members, and statewide partners, including perspectives involving cities, counties, and special districts.
Explore the October Issue ›2026 Achievement Awards
Celebrating Service. Recognizing Impact.
Meet the LAFCO professionals, commissioners, associate members, and public agency partners whose leadership and accomplishments earned CALAFCO’s 2026 Achievement Awards.
Meet the 2026 Honorees →Associate Membership
Bring Your Expertise to the Conversation
Public agencies, professional firms, nonprofits, and other organizations bring valuable perspectives to LAFCO work. Through Associate Membership, connect with commissioners and staff, contribute your experience, and build relationships around the local government issues that matter to your organization.
