Raleigh's Co-Hosts
YIMBYtown 2026 is hosted by CITYBUILDER
In collaboration with:

What’s YimbyTown?
YIMBYtown is the biggest national pro-housing conference in the country, bringing together 1,000+ pro-homes advocates, experts, and leaders.

What to Expect
Three days of inspiring and movement-building activities, including incredible speakers, strategic conversations, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.

This Year's Host City
YIMBYtown 2026 is hosted in Downtown Raleigh, NC at the Raleigh Convention Center from November 17-19, 2026.
YIMBYtown is bringing together some of the brightest minds and boldest advocates in housing, urban planning, politics, and community development. From national thought leaders to local changemakers, our speakers represent a wide range of perspectives and approaches to building more homes and stronger communities. Come hear from the people shaping housing policy, challenging old assumptions, and making real progress across the country.
Don’t miss three days of inspiring talks and movement-building activities, including incredible speakers, strategic conversations, hands-on workshops, and networking.
YIMBYtown 2026 hosts and sponsors are committed to fostering an inclusive event space and recognize that financial barriers can stand in the way. Participants facing financial barriers, such as volunteer pro-housing advocates, young people, and underrepresented grassroots leaders, are eligible to apply for financial assistance to attend YIMBYtown 2026. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, and we will do our best to confirm any available aid by mid-August. Please note that discounted tickets for students, non-profit employees, and government employees are also available via the registration website and don't require an application. If you’d like to help expand our financial assistance program through a donation or sponsorship, please reach out to organizers@yimby.town.


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