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CSP multifamily requirements

CSP process

Requirements per
property type

IREM certifies office, medical office, multifamily, senior housing, retail, industrial and self storage properties.

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Prerequisites

  • At least 25 units
  • At least 18 months after substantial completion or repositioning
  • At least 75% occupancy
  • Smoke-free interior common areas
  • In compliance with all environmental laws

Baseline requirements – All properties must complete

Management Perform a sustainability and climate-related risk and opportunity assessment of the property
Management Align sustainability and investment goals for the property and include sustainability metrics in owner reporting
Management Implement at least five policies to advance sustainability at the property
Energy Part 1: Benchmark energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
Energy Part 2: Submit an energy assessment that includes a 3-year improvement plan or meet an accepted initial construction standard
Water Part 1: Benchmark water use
Water Part 2: Submit a water assessment that includes a 3-year improvement plan or meet an accepted initial construction standard
Health Establish a healthy property operations program
Recycling Assess recycling practices, options, and compliance requirements
Purchasing Assess procurement practices and options

Options for each category

  • Earn a minimum of 2 points in each category
  • Accumulate at least 62 total points by completing the activities of your choice
  • Download the multifamily properties checklist to track the points you earn

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  • Energy points
    • Demonstrate ongoing training on energy management for property management team (1 pt.)
    • Hold periodic site manager-maintenance supervisor meetings to discuss energy management and property financials (1 pt.)
    • Conduct a walk-through to detect malfunctioning equipment and opportunities for improvement (1 pt.)
    • Provide information to residents on energy management (1 pt.)
    • Commit to installing ENERGY STAR® equipment during rehabs and unit turnovers (1 pt.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 70+ or (2) 5%+ reduction in energy use (1 pt.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 75+ or (2) 10%+ reduction in energy use (2 pts.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) ENERGY STAR score of 80+ or (2) 15%+ reduction in energy use (3 pts.)
    • Install EV charging stations (3 pts.)
    • Use renewable energy (3 pts.)
    • Demonstrate innovation in energy efficiency through new methods, technologies, and pilot programs (3 pts.)
  • Water points
    • W.1 Demonstrate ongoing training on water management for maintenance team (1 pt.)
    • Check for water leaks (1 pt.)
    • Provide information on water management to residents (1 pt.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) Water Score of 60+ or (2) 5%+ reduction in water use (1 pt.)
    • Install high-efficiency water fixtures (2 pts.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) Water Score of 70+ or (2) 10%+ reduction in water use (2 pts.)
    • Achieve one of the following: (1) Water Score of 80+ or (2) 15%+ reduction in water use (3 pts.)
    • Install one of the following: (1) native/drought-resistant landscaping or (2) efficient irrigation system (3 pts.)
  • Health points
    • Establish a green construction policy for rehabs and unit turnovers (1 pt.)
    • Engage residents in health and wellness (1 pt.)
    • Follow air filtration best practices for common areas and units (1 pt.)
    • Establish at least three additional policies that foster health and wellness among customers, employees, vendors, the neighborhood, and/or the community (1 pt.)
    • Establish a smoke-free policy for the entire property (2 pts.)
    • Use healthy, low-emitting materials in common areas (2 pts.)
    • Use healthy, low-emitting materials for rehabs and unit turnovers (2 pts.)
    • Employ green cleaning services for common areas (2 pts.)
    • Establish integrated pest management (IPM) in areas under management control (3 pts.)
    • Conduct or obtain annual indoor air quality testing in areas under management control (3 pts.)
    • Provide at least three wellness amenities and/or services for residents (3 pts.)
  • Recycling points
    • R.1 Install recycling signage throughout the property (1 pt.)
    • Provide information on recycling program to residents (1 pt.)
    • Establish a construction waste management plan for rehabs and unit turnovers (1 pt.)
    • Establish a policy for recycling e-waste, batteries, light bulbs, and bulk items (1 pt.)
    • Set diversion rate goals for the property (1 pt.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 20% for the property (1 pt.)
    • Establish recycling services (2 pts.)
    • Hold regular recycling and/or donation drives for residents (2 pts.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 25% for the property (2 pts.)
    • Achieve a minimum diversion rate of 30% for the property (3 pts.)
    • Establish additional recycling services (3 pts.)
  • Purchasing points
    • Use green-certified products in common areas (1 pt.)
    • Use reusable or compostable kitchen products (cups, forks, etc.) for management operations and in on-site kitchens and clubhouses (1 pt.)
    • Use sustainable paper for marketing materials or establish a paperless marketing and leasing program (2 pts.)
    • Assess vendor and supplier compliance with sustainability requirements (2 pts.)
    • Include sustainability clauses in vendor and supplier contracts (3 pts.)
    • Use green power or purchase renewable energy credits (3 pts.)

Additional resources

Here you can find additional resources to help you finish applying for the Certified Sustainable Property certification.

CSP diversion rate calculator

This diversion rate calculator allows you to obtain an estimate of a property's diversion rate - the amount of waste material produced in property operations that is diverted from the landfill through recycling and other waste management strategies.

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Outreach templates

Points are available for tenant and resident engagement on sustainability. These customizable templates give these important stakeholders the information they need to contribute to the property's sustainability goals.

Outreach templates

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