BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus
BREEAM In-Use Residential Plus is a holistic certification for multifamily assets, encouraging improvements for health, wellbeing and sustainable use.
About BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus
BREEAM USA In-use Residential Plus is a benchmarking and certification pathway available to multifamily assets pursuing financial incentives tied to minimum performance requirements.
The methodology allows for an independent assessment of both the physical asset’s performance and operational management. Certification is conducted by an independent, third-party licensed assessor.
BREEAM USA In-Use Residential Plus is accepted by Fannie Mae for their Green Financing Program. This program offers preferential pricing on loans secured by a multifamily property with a Fannie Mae-recognized green building certification.
Benefits of this standard
The BREEAM USA In-use residential plus standards benefit investors, developers, owners and occupiers by:
Driving sales and rental values
Supporting routes to net zero
Contributing to environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals
Mitigating environmental impact
Reducing operational costs
Retaining, improving, and future proofing existing assets
Providing one assessment for multiple sustainability outcomes
Enhancing economic and social value
Supporting disclosures and reporting requirements
Providing independent, third-party assurance on asset performance and sustainability
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