LEED for Homes

LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.

LEED for Homes Provider RFQ Now Open!

LEED for Homes Rating System

(Released January 2008)

LEED for Homes Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists intents and requirements for each credit and includes the Project Checklist.

LEED for Homes Project Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.

	Single-Family Housing		Multi-Family Housing		Volume PRICING
	Registration	Certification	Registration	Certification	project specific
USGBC Member	$150	$225	$450	$0.035 per square foot	Contact Provider for Info
Non-Member	$225	$300	$600	$0.045 per square foot
Note: The LEED for Homes Rating System requires completion of on-site inspections prior to certification. Additional Provider and Green Rater verification costs apply and are based on market prices. Please consult the Provider of your choice for applicable rates and fees.  All fees are subject to change. Sorry, no refunds.

Register Your Project

In order to register your project with LEED for Homes, you must:

1. Contact a LEED for Homes Provider
2. Confirm with your chosen Provider that your project is suitable for LEED for Homes
3. Upon receiving approval from a Provider, register your project with USGBC using the form below
4. Your registration is not complete until USGBC has received payment.
   

The Green Home Guide

Making your home a greener place is a commitment – to yourself, your family, your community and the world. But more than that, it is a learning process. As exciting new technologies, products and scientific breakthroughs constantly emerge, staying educated on the hows – as well as the whys – of maintaining a green home is the best way to ensure your efforts are as effective and beneficial as possible.  For more information about green home benefits and to access other resources visit USGBC's newly launched green homes Web site - The Green Home Guide: www.thegreenhomeguide.org.

REGREEN Residential Remodeling Guidelines

The American Society of Interior Designers’ Foundation and USGBC have partnered to launch REGREEN, the nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines. The guidelines are free to download and are full of best practices, case studies, and other resources.  Download the REGREEN Guidelines Today

LEED for Homes Pilot Rating Systems

(Released February, 2007)

(Released September 8, 2005)

LEED for Homes Projects

About 500 builders representing 10,000 homes across the U.S. participated in the LEED for Homes pilot program. View more than 650 certified homes by state, builder, rating or project type:

LEED for Homes Certified Projects By State (PDF)

LEED for Homes Certified Projects By Builder (PDF)

LEED for Homes Certified Projects By Rating (PDF)

LEED for Homes Certified Projects By Project Type (PDF)

LEED for Homes Providers

In a new approach for LEED, LEED homes are rated by LEED for Homes Providers – local organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in their region's market. A LEED for Homes Provider has three primary roles:

• Marketing LEED to builders; 
• Providing green home rating support services to builders; and
• Training, coordinating and overseeing LEED qualified inspectors and builder support staff.

For the pilot phase, USGBC selected 12 LEED for Homes providers in some of the country’s leading housing markets. Providers demonstrated outstanding abilities and have a proven record of supporting builders in the construction of high-performance, sustainable homes. During the LEED for Homes pilot, these providers were responsible for selecting appropriate pilot projects and verifying that the homes were built to meet the requirements of the rating system.

Homeowners interested in buying or building a LEED home should contact one of the LEED for Homes providers below. If there is not a provider in your area, please feel free to contact a geographically proximate provider. USGBC will be selecting new providers as needed after the national roll-out of LEED for Homes.

Find your local LEED for Homes Provider!

LEED for Homes Initiative for Affordable Housing

The LEED for Homes Initiative for Affordable Housing promotes sustainable building practices specifically for affordable homes. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to recognize and reward the intrinsic resource efficiencies of affordable housing within the LEED for Homes Rating System. With generous support from The Home Depot Foundation, and in collaboration with other leaders in this sector, USGBC is working to develop appropriate tools, educational offerings and technical assistance for the affordable housing market. USGBC is also partnering with Enterprise Community Partners to promote green affordable housing.

Overview on Initiative for Affordable Housing