Green Communities Tools
Green Communities is designed to help developers, investors, and builders make the transition to a greener future for affordable housing. Created in consultation with some of the nation’s leading environmental, public health and green building experts, Green Communities sets forth an achievable vision of green affordable housing. A comprehensive offering of grants, loans, tax-credit equity, training, and technical assistance gives developers and builders the resources to bring green projects to life. Explore the resources below to find the information you need to go green.
Funding
Green Communities offers a comprehensive array of funding options for interested developers. Explore our funding options such as grants, loans and housing tax credit equity.
Green Criteria
The Green Communities criteria was developed collaboratively by Enterprise and a number of leading national organizations and experts for the purpose of providing a clear, cost-effective framework for all kinds of affordable housing: new construction and rehabilitation in multifamily as well as single family buildings. Learn if your project has the potential for green classification.
Information Resources
Enterprise offers an online resource for developers that includes reports of best practices, links to helpful Web sites and regulation information.
Policy
Policymakers at all levels of government play a key role in creating sustainable affordable homes and communities.
Training & Events
Explore a series of training sessions and events supported by the Green Communities program, which provide practical steps and examples of how to make housing developments healthier to live in and environmentally sound.
