The Cabinet Secretary for Local Government is a cabinet position in the Welsh Government which has existed in various forms since the creation of the Welsh Government. The office is currently held by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing Julie James MS.

The Welsh Government is the devolved government of Wales. The government consists of ministers and deputy ministers. It is led by the first minister, usually the leader of the largest party in the Senedd, who selects ministers and deputy ministers with the approval of the Senedd. The government is responsible for tabling policy in devolved areas for consideration by the Senedd and implementing policy that has been approved by it.