Welcome to OCCD

We are a 175+ member statewide association of community and economic development organizations, dedicated since 1965, to helping develop, implement and improve federal, state and local programs for community development. Beyond that, to develop and improve professional standards and practices across all phases of public administration related to community development.

Our members are community and economic development practitioners from Ohio 's cities, counties, villages, non-profit organizations and consulting firms.

We are proud of our website, so please visit OCCD online often! We will help you stay current, learn about our new programs and opportunities, acquire resources, and to more fully enjoy the benefits of participation in OCCD.

News & Updates

• Newsletter Archive

  View past OCCD newsletters.

• Career Board

  View exciting job opportunities!

• HUD/ODSA

  View all HUD / ODSA Updates here!

• RFQ/RFP

  View all RFQ/RFP documents here!

• The Cat Lady's Apprentice

  Read Jack Riordan's blog here!
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  OCCD 2020 Fall Meeting

  First, I would like to express what a great honor it is to serve as Vice President for this year. This will be a year of continuing challenges. Incredibly, challenges in such abundance that I do not have the space to list here. However, this is why we chose our professions. We, the Community Development Community, are not strangers to challenges. more
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  OCCD Foundation Annual Gold Star Campaign

  The OCCD Foundation Annual Gold Star Fundraising Campaign is underway. Please consider participating in the gold star annual fundraising campaign. more

• HUD Housing Counselor Certification Rule

  HUD posts Interim Final Rule to Delay Housing Counselor Certification Deadline more