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Affordable Multifamily Housing

This program helps owners of affordable multifamily buildings identify, plan, and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades—whether in existing properties or new construction. Support includes technical assistance, financial incentives, and low-cost financing to lower operating costs, reduce energy use, and enhance resident comfort.

Download More Information on the Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

 Eligibility

Properties must have five or more units and meet the definition of “affordable housing”:

  • Receiving government housing assistance or
  • Charging rents no higher than DSHA Payment Standards (non-assisted properties must certify rent levels for a majority of units)

 

Affordable Multifamily Housing Enrollment Form

Program administered by New Ecology, Inc. and Elevate Energy, national leaders in multifamily energy efficiency.

New Construction / Gut Rehabilitation Initiative

Supports high-performance new construction and gut rehab projects with:

  • Grants and rebates
  • Design and construction technical assistance
  • Low-cost financing
  • Enhanced support for projects pursuing ENERGY STAR or Passive House standards

 

New Construction/Gut Rehab provides the following resources:

• Project Kick-Off and Pre-Development Support: $3,300 in grant funding to support an integrated design process that identifies opportunities to enhance energy performance.

• Design and Construction Support: The NCI provides subsidized HERS Rater Services, architectural and engineering design reviews, contractor coordination, and property staff training upon project completion.

 

Priority is given to projects seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from DSHA. Other projects may also be eligible, but funding is limited.

  1. Download New Construction/ Gut Rehab Flyer
  2. Download Additional New Construction Details

Existing Building Initiative

Designed for improving energy performance in existing buildings. Offers:

  • Subsidized Property Assessments to identify energy and water savings opportunities
  • Rebates of 30-50% of the efficiency upgrade cost that increase with the depth of savings achieved
  • Upgrade Facilitation and Oversight to ensure quality results
  • Low-Cost Financing with favorable terms for immediate savings

 

  1. Download an EBI Flyer
  2. Download Existing Building Initiative Flyer
  3. Case Study – Carrington Way Apartments