The Indiana Association of Regional Councils ( IARC) is a statewide, 501 (c) (3) Association of 12 organizations that provide comprehensive, regional planning services that are coordinated with local municipal and county governments.

Most IARC member regions governmental organizations that have been in existence for more than 25 years, are funded by member counties and multiple grant sources, and have governing boards or commissions mainly comprised of local elected officials.

These 12 organizations represent Regional Planning Commissions, Economic Development Districts and Metropolitan Planning Organizations and provide a variety of economic and community development, housing, planning, transportation and specialized services to local governments, businesses and other nonprofit organizations within a multi-county planning region.