LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban and urban apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings.
LEED Homes: Safer, Healthier, More Comfortable and More Durable
LEED homes have lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fewer problems with mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.
LEED certification is something that consumers can look for to readily identify homes that have been third-party inspected, performance-tested and certified as truly green homes that will perform better than standard homes. Homebuilders using LEED are able to differentiate their homes as some of the best on the market.
Getting Started: What You Need to Build a LEED Home or Learn More
- LEED for Homes Providers: Your local provider can help you find builders and get your project registered. If there is not a provider in your area, contact the provider geographically closest to you.
- Find a Local Builder: While LEED for Homes certifies home projects, not builders, and any builder is eligible to register a project with LEED, this list of LEED-certified homes (PDF) can help you locate builders near you who have experience building LEED homes.
- LEED for Homes Rating System: Download the entire rating system.
- Order the LEED for Homes Reference Guide: 350 pages of technical advice and detailed information on the LEED for Home Rating System.
- LEED for Homes checklist: Get an idea of what will need to go into your home for it to achieve LEED certification.
- LEED for Homes PowerPoint slideshow: Facts, stats and more to help you make the case.
- USGBC Education and Workshops: Learn all about LEED rating systems, from entry level to the deepest detail.
- Get more detail on the LEED for Homes Green Rating System point categories.
- For more technical information on LEED for Homes, visit the U.S. Green Building Council site.
Project Profile
Carsten Crossings
Rocklin, Calif.
The 144 LEED-Certified homes in this neighborhood save about 65% on their monthly utility bills.
Project Profile
Morissania Homes
Bronx, N.Y.
New York state's first LEED-certified affordable housing project is stocked with 100% ENERGY STARŪ appliances.
Project Profile
Pleasant Hill Home
Freeport, Maine
The Panish family's 2,250-square-foot LEED-Silver dream home is filled with modern amenities and comfort.
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