Sustainability Requirements for Limited Scope Rehabilitation Projects Compliance Agreement and Certification
Last Updated: April 2026
Requirements
All projects receiving funding from Minnesota Housing are required to meet current sustainability requirements per the April 2026-2027 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 are met.
Only improvements performed at the time of rehabilitation (replacement of equipment, systems, building components, or assembly of components) are required to comply with the mandatory criteria listed below.
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
Project Name:      
Project Street Address:      
Project City, State ZIP Code:      
Construction Costs (actual, if available; otherwise provide an estimate): $     
Provide a brief description of the scope of work.
     
Required Mandatory Criteria
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
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? 
	Criteria 3.5:  Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 2: Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse Criteria 3.5
If a new irrigation system is included, will it be an efficient system (EPA WaterSense) and/or will there be a water reuse system? 
	Criteria 4.1:  Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 3: Water-Conserving Fixtures Criteria 4.1
If plumbing fixtures are being replaced, will the new fixtures meet the following maximum 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 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 4: Building Performance Standard Criteria 5.1b
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? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 4a: Building Performance Standard – Prescriptive Path Option Criteria 5.1b
Will any upgraded or replaced HVAC or water heater system (or item) meet the required efficiencies below through the Prescriptive Path Option?
•	Cooling equipment ≥ 13 SEER AC or heat pump 
•	Through-wall AC is ENERGY STAR qualified 
•	Gas furnace ≥ 95 AFUE (non-rooftop) 
•	Gas furnace ≥ 90 AFUE rooftop 
•	Oil furnace ≥ 85 AFUE, ENERGY STAR qualified 
•	Gas boiler ≥ 90 AFUE, ENERGY STAR qualified 
•	Oil boiler ≥ 86 AFUE ENERGY STAR qualified 
•	Steam boilers and other non-condensing boilers ≥ 85 AFUE 
•	Zone 6: 9.5 HSPF/15 SEER/12 SEER air-source w/ electric or dual-fuel backup. 
•	Zone 7: 3.6 COP/17.1 EER ground-sourced w/ electric or dual-fuel backup. 
•	Gas water heater 
o	≤55 gallons = 0.67 EF
•	0.64 UEF for medium
•	0.68 UEF for high-draw
o	>55 gallons = 0.77 EF
•	0.78 UEF for medium
•	0.80 UEF for high-draw
•	Electric water heater 
o	≤ 55 gallons = 0.95 EF
o	>55 gallons = 2.0 EF or UEF
•	Oil water heater 
o	30 gallons = 0.64 EF
o	40 gallons = 0.62 EF
o	50 gallons = 0.60 EF
o	60 gallons =0.58 EF
o	70 gallons = 0.56 EF
o	80 gallons = 0.54 EF
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 4b: Building Performance Standard - Performance Path Option Criteria 5.1b
Will any upgraded or replaced HVAC or water heater system (or item) meet the required efficiencies below through the Performance Path Option?
ENERGY STAR for Homes or an ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High New Construction 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 5: Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment Criteria 5.6
If HVAC equipment is being replaced, will it be sized in accordance with Parts J and S of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manuals or American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) handbooks? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 6: Energy Star Appliances Criteria 5.7
If new appliances are being provided, will the clothes dryers, clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and through-wall air conditions be ENERGY STAR labeled? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 7: Efficient Lighting Criteria 5.8
If new light fixtures are provided, will they be high efficacy Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures or fixtures with LED bulbs? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 8: Low/No VOC Paints and Primers Criteria 6.4
If provided, will the paints and primers meet the following maximum 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
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 9: Low/No VOC Adhesives and Sealants Criteria 6.4
If new adhesives or sealants are provided, will they meet the following maximum VOC limits in grams per liter?
•	Indoor carpet adhesives ≤ 50 g/L 
•	Carpet pad adhesives ≤ 50 g/L 
•	Outdoor carpet adhesives ≤ 150 g/L 
•	Wood flooring adhesives ≤ 100 g/L 
•	Rubber flooring adhesives ≤ 60 g/L 
•	Subfloor adhesives ≤ 50 g/L 
•	Ceramic tile adhesives ≤ 65 g/L 
•	VCT and asphalt tile adhesives g/L ≤ 50 
•	Drywall and panel adhesives g/L ≤ 50 
•	Cove base adhesives g/L ≤ 50 
•	Multipurpose construction adhesives g/L ≤ 70 
•	Structural glazing adhesives g/L ≤ 100 
•	Single-ply roof membrane adhesives g/L ≤ 250 
•	Sealants g/L ≤ 250 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 10: Composite Wood Products that Emit Low or No Formaldehyde Criteria 6.4
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? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 11: Environmentally Preferable Flooring Criteria 6.4
If new flooring is provided, will hard surface material (no carpet) be used at entryways, laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens/kitchenettes, and utility rooms? 
If carpet (including pad and adhesives) is provided, will it meet the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label and Green Label Plus Certification requirements? 
If hard surface flooring is provided, will it be ceramic tile or unfinished hardwood or will it comply with the Scientific Certification System’s FloorScore program requirements? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 12: Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Surfaces Criteria 6.6
If new finishes are provided in wet locations (for example, bathrooms, kitchens, and/or laundry rooms), will the new materials be durable with cleanable surfaces such as sheet vinyl, grouted tile, sealed concrete, etc. (not vinyl composition tile )? 
If new tub/shower surrounds are provided, will non-paper backing materials such as cement board or equivalent substrate be specified? 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 13: Combustion Equipment Criteria 7.3
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. 
	 Yes
	 No
	 N/A
Section 14: Ventilation Criteria 7.7
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 , by signing below, agree to comply with requirements as noted throughout this document.
By execution of this form and by the authorized officers, partners or members, I hereby certify that:
1.	The information contained in this document is true, correct and complete; and that
2.	The execution and delivery of this project will meet requirements noted in this document.
     
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