6.3.1 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation Certifications

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 following green building certifications are accepted for the purpose of earning green MIP rates for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects or for such projects recently completed and proposed for refinancing or acquisition:

B. Enterprise Green Communities Criteria; LEED-Home, LEED Home Midrise and LEED-New Construction; ENERGY STAR® New Construction Single Family (covers 1 and 2 family structures and townhouses); ENERGY STAR® New Construction Multifamily; ENERGY STAR® Multifamily Hi-Rise; EarthCraft House and EarthCraft Multifamily; Earth Advantage New Homes; Greenpoint Rated New Home; National Green Building Standard; Passive Building Certification from Passive House Institute US or International Passive Housing Association; and Living Building Challenge from the International Living Future Institute.

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