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USGBC Consolidates LEED Appeal Fees to Single Flat Rate
LEED CertificationU.S. Green Building CouncilGlobal
Announced
Mar 27, 2026
Effective
Mar 27, 2026
Implementation
Mar 27, 2026
Description
Effective March 27, 2026, USGBC consolidated supplemental review (appeal) fees into a single flat fee for all credits, eliminating the previous tiered structure that had separate fees for 'simple' versus 'complex' credits. This simplifies the fee structure for project teams seeking to appeal credit review decisions.
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USGBC Consolidates LEED Appeal Fees to Single Flat Rate
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