$50K
per applicant
Subsidy
Ongoing cost support
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Moderate
Standard state application
Expedited permitting and fee waivers for commercial building projects in Denver that achieve LEED Gold, LEED Platinum, or equivalent green building certifications. Part of Denver's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040 and its Green Building Ordinance requirements.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Commercial building project of 25,000+ sq ft in Denver
2.Must achieve LEED Gold, LEED Platinum, WELL, or Fitwel certification
3.Benefit: priority/expedited plan review (saves 6–12 weeks)
4.Fee waivers on building permit fees up to $50,000
5.Project must meet Denver Green Building Ordinance baseline minimums
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NYSDEC · New York
Provides transferable tax credits for remediating contaminated brownfield sites and redeveloping them for residential, commercial, or industrial use, with enhanced credits for affordable housing and green buildings.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).