Green Built Certification for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Projects in Wisconsin

WHEDA (Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority) awards points for LIHTC projects built to Wisconsin Green Built Home standards, an affordable, nationally recognized green building initiative. This program certifies projects that meet sustainable building practices, helping ensure both environmental and economic benefits.

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Key Benefits for LIHTC Applicants

• Earn Competitive WHEDA Points: WHEDA awards points for projects scoring above 200 points on the Green Built Home Checklist (240 points for Green Built Gold Certification).
• Affordable Certification Options: LIHTC projects receive a 25% discount on Green Built Home certification fees, making it just $75 per unit.
• Credibility and Recognition: Achieving Green Built Home certification demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and innovation, helping attract stakeholders and media attention.

Steps to Achieve Green Built Certification

1. Register Your Project
   Contact Wisconsin Green Built Home to register your project and obtain the Green Built Home Multi-Family Checklist requirements.
2. Complete the Green Built Home Checklist
• Score your project using the Multi-Family Checklist to align with Green Built standards.
• Plan your project to exceed minimum point thresholds for maximum WHEDA scoring benefits.
3. Engage a Certified Verifier
   Hire a Green Built Home certified third-party verifier to:
• Review your completed checklist, project plans, and other submittals.
• Conduct a minimum of two site visits.
• Document compliance with Green Built Home requirements.
4. Submit Certification Fees
   Pay the Green Built Home certification fee to WEI: $75 per unit for WHEDA LIHTC projects. Note: Verification costs are separate and negotiated directly with your verifier.
5. Verification and Certification
• Your verifier will document the project’s compliance and determine the final checklist point total.
• WEI will review the verifier’s work and issue the Green Built Home certification, including the final point total.

Showcasing Your Success

Consider Green Built Home certification for additional housing projects! WEI can:

• Highlight Your Achievements: Share project successes with stakeholders and local media, emphasizing your commitment to affordable, high-quality, and sustainable housing.
• Strengthen Your Impact: Build credibility through WEI’s third-party, non-profit certification.

For more information or assistance, please contact WEI Cofounder & Director John Imes.

Thank You

Thank you for your dedication to providing high-quality, affordable housing in Wisconsin, built to Wisconsin Green Built Home standards. Your commitment enhances our communities, protects our environment, and leaves a lasting legacy.

Please Note: The Green Built Home Checklist is copyrighted and may only be used for certified projects. WEI’s network of verifiers ensures checklist use is exclusive to certification.