6.2 Statutes and Regulations
HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States
A. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) requires HUD (and USDA) to adopt energy conservation standards. Section 481 of EISA amended section 109 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (Cranston-Gonzalez) (42 U.S.C. 12709), establishing procedures for setting minimum energy standards for certain HUD programs, including HUD-FHA multifamily mortgage insurance programs for new construction and substantial rehabilitation. On May 6, 2015, HUD and USDA jointly adopted the IECC 2009 and ASHRAE 90.1 2007 codes by Federal Register notice (80 FR 25901).
B. On March 31, 2016, HUD published revised mortgage insurance premiums in the Federal Register (81 FR, page 18473, the “MIP Notice”). Section D of the MIP Notice outlined an MIP rate category for loans on properties that obtain a recognized green building certification and maintain performance thereafter as evidenced by annual submission of an ENERGY STAR® Score of not less than 75. The MIP Notice authorizes HUD to recognize additional green building certifications.
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