Enabling framework conditions (EFCs) are essential for scaling urban climate finance because they provide regulatory clarity, strengthen institutional capacity, mitigate investment risks, promote stakeholder engagement, and improve access to finance to support long-term sustainability. By creating a conducive environment for climate finance, EFCs help unlock the potential of national and subnational entities to drive climate action and achieve global climate goals. The CCFLA/Urban-Act National Assessment Tool aims to enhance urban governments’ access to climate finance by assessing national EFCs. Introducing a standardized approach to understanding national EFCs and intergovernmental relationships can help identify potential areas for improvement. The tool’s primary target user group is national government officials, but it may also be useful to other stakeholders, including local governments and their partners, city networks, and NGOs.