Sustainability Requirements for Limited Scope Rehabilitation Projects Compliance Agreement and Certification
Updated: April 2025
Requirements
All projects receiving funding from Minnesota Housing are required to meet current sustainability requirements per the April 2025 – 2026 MN Overlay and Guide (MN Overlay) to the 2020 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria (EGCC). Compliance is demonstrated with the Intended Methods Worksheet (IMW).

If Minnesota Housing approves a project as a limited scope rehabilitation (rehab), this document may be used in lieu of the IMW for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with minimum Mandatory Criteria of the current applicable MN Overlay and EGCC. Refer to the full overlay and criteria for detailed information.

Compliance
It is the responsibility of the architect of record, qualified rehab specialist, owner/borrower/developer, general contractor, or prime contractor to make sure all applicable requirements noted as “Yes” are met.

Only improvements performed at the time of a rehabilitation (replacement of equipment, systems, building components, or assembly of components) are required to comply with the mandatory criteria listed below.  

This form may be completed electronically or printed and filled in by hand. When complete, submit to Minnesota Housing in an electronic PDF format via mortgage checklist portal, box.com, email, or as required per funding procedures.

Project Information
Development Name:      
Development Street Address:      
Development City, State ZIP Code:      
 Constructions Costs:      

Brief Description of Scope of Work: 
     

Required Mandatory Criteria (if applicable)
•	If the proposed scope of work includes the item and will meet the applicable criteria, select “Yes.”
•	If the proposed scope of work includes the item but will not meet the applicable criteria, select “No.”
•	If the item is not included in the scope of work, select “N/A.”

Section 1: Ecosystem Services/Landscaping, Criteria 3.3
Question	Answer	
If provided, will all the new plants be native or adaptive species? Will the new plants be appropriate for the site’s soil and microclimate? Will none of the new plants be invasive species?		

Section 2: Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse, Criteria 3.5
Question	Answer	
If a new irrigation system is included, will it be an efficient system (EPA WaterSense) and/or will there be a water reuse system?		

Section 3: Water-Conserving Fixtures, Criteria 4.1
Question	Answer	
If plumbing fixtures are being replaced, will the new fixtures meet the following max flow rates?		
Toilets ≤ 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf)		
Urinals ≤ 0.5 gpf		
Showerheads ≤ 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm)		
Kitchen Faucets ≤ 2.0 gpm		
Bathroom Faucets ≤ 1.5 gpm		

Section 4: Building Performance Standard, Criteria 5.1b
Question	Answer	
If any Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or water heater system (or item) is being upgraded or replaced, will it/they meet required efficiencies through either the Prescriptive Path Option or Performance Path Option?		

Section 4a: Building Performance Standard - Prescriptive Path Option, Criteria 5.1b
Question	Answer	
Cooling Equipment >/= 
Ductless Air Conditioning: 14 SEER2
Ducted Air Conditioning (Split System and Packaged): 13.3 SEER2		
Through-wall AC is ENERGY STAR		
Gas Furnace >/= 95 AFUE (non-rooftop)		
Gas Furnace >/= 90 AFUE Rooftop		
Oil Furnace >/= 85 AFUE		
Gas Boiler >/= 95 AFUE		
Oil Boiler >/= 86 AFUE		
Steam Boilers and other non-condensing Boilers>/=85 AFUE		
Heat Pump:
Ductless (HSPF2/ SEER2): 8.2/16
Ducted Split System (HSPF2/ SEER2): 7.8/15.2
Ducted Single Package System (HSPF2/SEER2): 7.7/15.2		
Gas Water Heater
0.90 UEF or 90% Et		
Electric Water Heater 
Dwelling Units: 1.49 UEF or 2.0 COP
Common Space: 0.93 UEF or 1.0 COP or SL </= 0.29 + 26/Vm		
Oil Water Heater 
30 Gal = 0.64EF, 40 Gal = 0.62EF, 50 Gal = 0.60 EF 
60 Gal =0.58 EF, 70 Gal = 0.56 EF, 80 Gal = 0.54 EF kitc		

Section 4b: Building Performance Standard - Performance Path Option, Criteria 5.1b
Question	Answer	
ENERGY STAR for Homes or an ENERGY STAR for Multifamily New Construction		

Section 5: Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment, Criteria 5.6
Question	Answer	
If HVAC equipment is being replaced, will it be sized in accordance with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manuals, Parts J and S, or ASHRAE handbooks?		

Section 6: Energy Star Appliances, Criteria 5.7
Question	Answer	
If new appliances are being provided, will the clothes dryers, clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and through-wall air conditions be ENERGY STAR labeled?		

Section 7: Efficient Lighting, Criteria 5.8
Question	Answer	
If new light fixtures are provided, will they be high efficacy Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures or fixtures with LED bulbs?		

Section 8: Low/No VOC Paints and Primers, Criteria 6.4
Question	Answer	
If provided, will the paints and primers have less than or be equal to the following VOC levels in grams per liter based on a combination of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, MPI and Green Seal standards?
Flats ≤ 50 g/L, Non-flats ≤ 50 g/L, Floor ≤ 100 g/L, 
Primers and sealers ≤ 100 g/L, Clear woods ≤ 275 g/L		

Section 9: Low/No VOC Adhesives and Sealants, Criteria 6.4
Question	Answer	
If new adhesives or sealants are being provided, will they have the following maximum VOC Limits (G/L)?		
Indoor Carpet adhesives of 50		
Carpet Pad adhesives of 50		
Outdoor Carpet adhesives of 150		
Wood Flooring adhesives of 100		
Rubber Flooring adhesives of 60		
Subfloor adhesives of 50		
Ceramic Tile adhesives of 65		
VCT and Asphalt Tile adhesives of 50		
Drywall and Panel adhesives of 50		
Cove Base adhesives of 50		
Multipurpose Construction adhesives of 70		
Structural Glazing adhesives of 100		
Single-Ply Roof Membrane adhesives of 250		

Section 10: Composite Wood Products that Emit Low or No Formaldehyde, Criteria 6.4
Question	Answer	
If interior, composite wood products are included, such as cabinetry, plywood, particle board, orientated strand board, or medium density overlay, will the composite wood products be compliant with California 93120, or will all exposed edges be sealed with a low VOC sealant?		

Section 11: Environmentally Preferable Flooring, Criteria 6.4
Question	Answer	
If new flooring is being provided, will a hard surface material (no carpet) be used at entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens/ kitchenettes, and utility rooms?		
If carpet (including pad and adhesives) is being provided, will it meet the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label and Green Label Plus Certification?		
If hard surface flooring is being provided, will it be ceramic tile or unfinished hardwood? Or will it comply with the Scientific Certification System’s FloorScore program?		

Section 12: Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Surfaces, Criteria 6.6
Question	Answer	
If new finishes are provided in wet locations (e.g., bathrooms, kitchens, and/or laundry rooms), will the new materials be durable with cleanable surfaces such as sheet vinyl, grouted tile, sealed concrete, water-resistant luxury vinyl tile/plank, etc. (not vinyl composition tile or)?		
If new tub/shower surrounds are provided, will water/mold-resistant backing materials such as cement board or equivalent substrate be specified?		

Section 13: Combustion Equipment, Criteria 7.3
Question	Answer	
Will all existing or new gas space heating or gas water heating equipment be direct vented, sealed, or power vented? Select “No” if any existing or new gas heating equipment has passive venting.		

Section 14: Ventilation, Criteria 7.7
Question	Answer	
If being replaced, will all new bath exhaust fans be ENERGY STAR-labeled; exhausted to the outdoors; connected to a light switch; and equipped with a humidistat, timer, or other control?		
If being replaced, will all new kitchen exhaust be via an exhaust hood/ fan over the range hard-ducted to the exterior, or a recirculating exhaust hood as part of a whole-house mechanical ventilation system?		

Comments
If “No” is selected on any of the questions above and require an exception to the criteria, provide an explanation. Include additional pages, if needed. 
     

Compliance Agreement and Certification
I, the undersign, is an authorized officer and hereby certify that the information set forth in this Sustainability Requirements for Limited Scope Rehabilitation Projects Compliance Agreement and Certification, and in any supporting attachments (if applicable), is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; agrees to comply with requirements as noted throughout this document; and agree the execution and delivery of this project will meet requirements noted in this document.

Certified by .

     
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