Over the past 18 months, we heard extensively from our network as you shared your hopes, plans, and priorities for the next edition of Enterprise Green Communities.
Your insights on the only green building standard created with and for the affordable housing sector helped shape the new criteria and remain invaluable.
The 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria focuses on three core priorities: energy efficiency, resilience, and health and well-being. The result is a clear, cost-effective framework for all affordable housing development types.
This webinar kicks off a series of events introducing the 2026 Criteria, deep dives into key sections, and tools to streamline certification.
How we got here:
- 18 hours of workshops and listening sessions with 250 stakeholders
- Hundreds of hours of research
- 1,000-plus public comments
Access to the 2026 Criteria launches February 19, 2026. But you’ll get the first look in January. Thank you for helping us reach this affordable housing milestone.
