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LEED PROJECT Certification Fees (New Construction)



DESIGN REVIEW


LEED 2009-
New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Schools, Core
& Shell
full certification

USGBC Members Non- Members Expedited Fee
Area is Less than 50,000 Square Feet* $2000 $2250  $5,000 regardless of square footage
Area is between 50,000- 500,000 Square Feet* $0.04/sf $0.045/sf $5,000 regardless of square footage
Area is More Than 500,000 Square Feet* $20,000 $22,500 $5,000 regardless of square footage
Extra- Appeals (if applicable)  $500  $500  $500

 

CONSTRUCTION REVIEW


LEED 2009-
New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Schools, Core
& Shell
full certification

USGBC Members Non- Members Expedited Fee
Area is Less than 50,000 Square Feet* $500 $750  $5,000 regardless of square footage
Area is between 50,000- 500,000 Square Feet* $0.010/sf $0.015/sf $5,000 regardless of square footage
Area is More Than 500,000 Square Feet* $5,000 $7,500 $5,000 regardless of square footage
Extra- Appeals (if applicable)  $500  $500  $500



COMBINED DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REVIEW


LEED 2009-
New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Schools, Core
& Shell
full certification

USGBC Members Non- Members Expedited Fee
Area is Less than 50,000 Square Feet* $2250 $2750  $10,000 regardless of square footage
Area is between 50,000- 500,000 Square Feet* $0.045/sf $0.055/sf $10,000 regardless of square footage
Area is More Than 500,000 Square Feet* $22,000 $27,500 $10,000 regardless of square footage
Extra- Appeals (if applicable)  $500  $500  $500

* Project Square footage to be used for Certification Fee pricing is determined by using Gross Floor Area.





EXAM TIP


Exam Tip 1:

All parking areas (whether underground, structured, or at grade) is not included in the square footage calculation.

 

EXAM TIP


Exam Tip 2:

Common spaces, circulation areas as well as areas used for mechanical equipment, etc are included in gross square footage of the building.