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LEED v5

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How can I register a LEED v5 project?

LEED v5 project registration is now available in Arc for the following rating systems:

  • LEED v5 BD+C: New Construction
  • LEED v5 BD+C: Core and Shell
  • LEED v5 ID+C: Commercial Interiors
  • LEED v5 O+M: Existing Buildings

How can I submit a LEED v5 application for review?

Applications for certification will be available later in 2025. Visit the LEED v5 page for updates.

What are the fees for LEED v5?

Fees for LEED v5 projects are the same as earlier versions. All LEED registration and certification fees may be found on the LEED certification fees page.

What guidance and tools are available for LEED v5?

Resources can be found on the LEED v5 page.

Is there guidance that provides additional details about LEED v5 Minimum Program Requirements?

The LEED v5 Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) are the same as those for LEED v4. Teams can continue to use the additional guidance provided for the MPRs in the LEED Credit Library and our Help Center.

Are the campus and group approaches available for LEED v5 projects?

The LEED campus and group approaches are not currently available for LEED v5. Stay tuned to the LEED v5 page for announcements as new guidance is published.

Is the use of LEED v5 mandatory?

No. Project teams will continue to be able to register for LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M until the registration close date, which is currently targeted at the end of Q1 2026. Notice will be given before registration and/or certification closes for any LEED rating system version.

When will LEED v4 and v4.1 be closed to new registrations and sunset?

LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 registrations for BD+C, ID+C, and O+M are targeted to close at the end of Q1 2026. Project teams will continue to be able to register for LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 until this time. Please note that any specific LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 rating systems that focus on commercial building projects will be closing. Those rating systems focused on residential projects will follow a different timeline. More details will be published on our LEED v5 page and within our Help Center.

Once LEED v4 and v4.1 is closed to new registrations, already-registered LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 projects will be able to complete their certification process until the sunset date which will be six years after the close of registration.

Notice will be provided before registration and/or certification closes for any LEED rating system version.

Will projects registered under LEED v4 and LEED 4.1 have the opportunity to move to LEED v5?

Yes. Contact us if LEED v5 would be a better fit for your project. Please note that requirements will differ, and work done on project documentation and forms may have to be redone should you choose to change versions.

Can LEED v5 credit substitutions be used for LEED v4 or LEED v4.1 projects?

No. At this time, LEED v5 credit substitutions are not available for previous versions of LEED.

Where can I learn more about project priority credits?

See Project priorities.

Where can I learn more about LEED v5 certification?

Visit LEED v5 webpage on usgbc.org.

Where can I learn more about LEED v5 credentialing exams?

View the LEED v5 exam information article.

I am with the press—who can I speak with about the release of USGBC's latest version of LEED?

We welcome your interest in LEED v5. Please use the Contact us form, and the submission will be directed to the appropriate person.

Public comment and rating system development for LEED v5

What is the ballot approval process?

Ballot approval is part of the rating system development process, and has two steps:

  • voting/approval by consensus bodies
  • member ratification

Learn more about the process in the Foundations of LEED.

What is member ratification for a new version of the LEED rating system?

Member ratification is the last step in the approval process for a new version of the rating system. The rating system opens for member ratification following the public comment periods; associated updates; and approvals from the LEED Steering Committee (LSC), USGBC Board of Directors and relevant consensus committee(s). Member ratification requires a minimum of 50% of voting members supportive of adoption for the new version to continue towards market launch. Learn more about the LEED development process in the Foundations of LEED.

What was the timeline for the LEED v5 ballot approval process?

First public comment period: April 3 to May 24, 2024

Second public comment period: September 27 to October 28, 2024

LEED v5 ratified by members on March 28, 2025.

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