Eligibility

Certification is open to both new and existing structured parking facilities of all types including commercial, university, municipal, hospital, retail and hospitality. Projects can be standalone, or a part of a mixed-use building. All are welcome. Projects have five years to complete certification.

New construction projects, or projects that were completed and commissioned within two years of registration, are eligible to achieve Bronze, Silver or Gold certification. They must earn a minimum of 20 points in each of the three main certification categories.

Existing projects are those completed and commissioned more than two years prior to registration. They are eligible to achieve Pioneer certification and must earn a minimum of 15 points in each of the three main certification categories.

New construction projects

Certification Level	Points
Parksmart Bronze	110-134 points
Parksmart Silver	135-159 points
Parksmart Gold	160+ points

Existing structures

Certification Level	Points
Parksmart Pioneer	90+ points

Introductory Fees

	Silver, Gold and Platinum Level Members	Organizational and Non-Members
Registration	$1,200	$1,500
Certification - New Construction	$5,500	$6,500
Certification - Existing	$4,500	$5,500
Measure Interpretation Ruling (if applicable)	$220	$220
Precertification	$4000	$5000
Supplemental Review (if applicable)	$500	$500

Discounts available

Parking structures included in new and existing LEED projects are eligible for a 15 percent Parksmart registration and certification fee discount. Email parksmart@gbci.org for details.

Process

Parksmart certification involves four main steps. For detailed information on the certification process, eligibility, program costs, and achievement levels, download the free Guide to Parksmart Certification.

Certification Process/Fees