NLC reports 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions Survey
The National League of Cities (NLC) released its 2026 Municipal Infrastructure Conditions (MIC) Survey, first-hand insight on how municipalities are facing infrastructure challenges. The survey also compares this data to the 2022 report.
One important piece of this survey is the responses on infrastructure conditions across 11 categories and the impact of federal investments. Areas such as drinking water systems saw a significant decline, with A and B ratings at 39% down from 82% in 2022.
“Federal investments, including those from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, influence local planning and project development, but are winding down,” said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO & Executive Director of the National League of Cities. “NLC is committed to lifting up local governments who are on the frontlines of maintaining our nation’s critical infrastructure, including 34 percent of main streets and 50,000 community water systems. This year’s Municipal Infrastructure Conditions report and previous years’ reports keep a pulse on the state of infrastructure in our local communities.”
