The Florida Green Home Standard is designed to decrease the burden on the environment while increasing the value of the home. Florida Green Homes are built to thrive within Florida’s unique climate. Independent third-party verification ensures that the home will perform as expected. The program is for single-family homes, multi-family homes and buildings four stories or under.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021
(Required Jan. 1, 2022)
Only FGBC Certifying Agents may submit applications.
Homes accumulate points towards certification. Points are awarded for incorporating green features into the construction of the home. These points are divided into several categories within the Home Standard including: Energy, Water, Site, Health, Disaster Mitigation, etc. A minimum score is required for certification. Projects that exceed the minimum score will be awarded with a higher level of certification based on total score. FGBC has four levels of certification including; bronze, silver, gold and platinum.
All Green Home Certification applications must be submitted by a Certifying Agent. The certification process begins with the registration of the project submitted to FGBC along with the initial deposit. Once the project is registered the Certifying Agent will determine which credits will be pursued. The Certifying Agent will then complete the final application and submit the remaining certification fee. Once received, a link will then be forwarded to the Certifying Agent for submission of all documentation and supporting materials for all credit items claimed. A project evaluator will then review the project for certification. The Certifying Agnent will be notified of any deficiencies or additional documentation that may be needed. Upon completion of the review, the project evaluator will submit a final score and level to the Certifying Agent. The project will then complete the certification process and will receive the certification documentation.
The Florida Green Building Coalition publishes all necessary resource documents to our website. Each Standard has its own unique set of resource documents. The Home Standard has a Standards & Policies Document, a Reference Guide and a Registration Application Checklist Form. These documents are revised and updated to ensure that they continually adapt to the rapidly changing environment. Please refer to the current version of the standard if there are more than two visible. An effective date will indicate which is the current set of documents.
The Standards & Policies outlines all of the FGBC policies and provides a detailed description of the certification program.
The Reference Guide outlines green home practices. Additionally, it provides specific information on credits and acceptable submission requirements.
The Registration Application Checklist is the primary document for submitting the project for certification. The checklist has tabs at the bottom which include information needed and credits being claimed.
The Modification Request Form provides an opportunity for modifications to the Home Standard. Please complete the attached form and the Home Standard Committee will review.
The Home Standard Committee is a volunteer committee comprised of members that have an interest in the Home Standard. The Committee reviews credits and revises the standard periodically to ensure that it continues to move home construction forward. The Home Standard Committee is open to all active members. If you wish to join the Home Standard Committee, please follow the instructions in the membership section of the website. You can also email info@Floridagreenbuilding.org to be added to the committee.
The Standards & Policies outlines all of the FGBC policies and provides a detailed description of the certification program.
The Reference Guide outlines green home practices. Additionally, it provides specific information on credits and acceptable submission requirements.
The Registration Application Checklist is the primary document for submitting the project for certification. The checklist has tabs at the bottom which include information needed and credits being claimed.
The Modification Request Form provides an opportunity for modifications to the Home Standard. Please complete the attached form and the Home Standard Committee will review.
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