In September 2009, the City of Eugene implemented an expanded Green Building Incentive Program to promote sustainable building practices in our community.  Projects seeking green building certification through either Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) or Earth Advantage are eligible for a suite of incentives, including priority plan review and inspections, one-day permits, system development charge reductions, technical assistance, and recognition and publicity benefits. Residential projects that meet high standards for energy efficiency and waste reduction will also be eligible for permit fee rebates (limited funding available).

These incentives aim to reduce the time and costs of building sustainably, encourage green building practitioners, and highlight the good work that is happening in our community. Depending on the type of building, permit fee rebates will range from a maximum of $1,000 to $5,000 per project.  The rebates are partially funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and will be provided once the project receives its LEED or Earth Advantage certification.

For more information:

• Green Building Incentive Progam Overview
• Green Building Incentive Program Information Packet 
• Contact Jenna Garmon at 541-682-5541 or jenna.r.garmon@ci.eugene.or.us.

 Projects must be pre-qualified. Contact Jenna as soon as possible before submittal.