Purchase Area Development District Individuals Businesses Local Government About Us Contact Us EN ES Search for What is an ADD? Home » About Us » What is an ADD? What is an “ADD”? “ADD” is an abbreviation for Area Development District. There are 15 ADDs in Kentucky, each representing a multi-county planning district. Each of the Commonwealth’s 120 counties falls within an ADD region. ADDs are partnerships of and provide resources to the local counties and cities in their regions. ADDs perform a host of critical functions that positively affect quality of life and economic development. ADDs are partners with numerous state and federal agencies, obtaining & administering grants for programs. ADDs are governed by volunteer boards of directors composed of elected officials and business/community leaders. ADDs are recognized for their fiscal responsibility and outstanding capabilities in professional program management. Source: Green River Area Development District ADD Programs and Activities include: Local & Regional Planning Transportation Workforce Development Programs for Senior Citizens Develop & Administer Grants Data Centers Community Development Business Loans GIS Mapping Economic Development Water Quality For more information, visit the KY Council of ADDs About Us News RFQs and RFPs Staff Board of Directors Our Legislators PADD By-Laws Personnel Policies Transparency What is an ADD? Sign Up Get the latest news and information delivered to your inbox in our monthly newsletter. Subscribe Individuals Businesses Local Government About Us Contact Us 1002 Medical Dr / PO Box 588 Mayfield, Kentucky 42066 Phone: 270.247.7171 Fax: 270.251.6110 Facebook © 2021 Purchase Area Development District. All Rights Reserved.