6.3.2 Certifications for Existing Buildings

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 qualify for green MIP rates for acquisition or refinancing of existing properties: Enterprise Green Communities Criteria; EarthCraft House and EarthCraft Multifamily; Greenpoint Rated Existing Home-Whole Building Label; and National Green Building Standard. If a building is occupied for the period necessary for benchmarking and is benchmarked (See Section 6.6.3), then an existing building certification may be used even if HUD defines the proposed scope of work as substantial rehabilitation.

B. For existing but newly constructed buildings, ENERGY STAR® Existing Building Certification will qualify for green MIP in limited circumstances (See Section 6.6.2).

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