Introduction/Fees

1. REGISTER YOUR COMMUNITY

Registration provides recognition of a community’s intention to achieve the highest levels of environmental performance as a Living Community. The registration application is a simple online form to collect basic community information and team contact information. It opens up an array of resources for becoming a Living Community, including the ability to request Clarifications and Exceptions for specific LCC Imperatives. There are two steps to completing membership:

REGISTER YOUR PROJECT

1. Become a Premium Member ($150 USD)
2. Register your Community ($1,200 USD) Log into the Living Future Community and scroll down to the ‘Register’ section, then select ‘+ New Living Community Challenge Project ’.
3. Schedule a kick-off call with your project team and ILFI’s LCC staff to discuss best practices for certification at [e-mail].

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION?

• One hour phone call with the Institute’s LCC staff
• 10 opportunities to request Exceptions or verify your project’s compliance with the intent of Living Community Challenge Imperatives
• Exclusive invitations to conference meet-ups
• LBC Dialogue access to view previous LBC posts and rulings

2. PLANNING

REQUIRED: Living Community Master Plan

With this compliance review pathway, a combined Living Community Vision Plan and Living Community Master Plan are reviewed concurrently.

We understand that it can take years and sometimes decades to develop master plans, then years more for those plans to evolve into completed projects ready for occupancy. With this in mind, our staff will review master plans as the first stage of Living Community Certification. We’re here to help guide developers and planners during a project’s critical conceptual phases, public review or planning efforts, acknowledging and certifying world-class planning efforts at this critical early juncture.

Living Community Master Plan Compliance requires a plan review with supporting documentation and no on-site audit or third-party auditor. Compliance is valid for up to three years, after which the community’s or project’s plans must be resubmitted if construction has not yet begun.

Reference the Living Community Challenge Handbook, Section 4 – Process, for Living Community Master Plan contents, including, but not limited to: Vision Plan, Petal / Imperative Implementation Plans, etc.

OPTIONAL: Living Community Vision Plan

With this compliance review option, the Living Community Vision Plan may be reviewed individually from the Living Community Master Plan.

Acknowledging the complexity of existing communities and the time frame of new development, this optional phase supports the coalescence of a community around a common vision. Prior to start of construction, a Living Community Master Plan must be prepared.

Reference the Living Community Challenge Handbook, Section 4 – Process, for Living Community Vision Plan contents.

EMERGING LIVING COMMUNITY STATUS

3. IMPLEMENTATION

Project teams will apply for Emerging Living Community status to outline the final path to becoming a fully Certified Living Community. This process will vary greatly, depending on the size, type, and details of the community in question.

The approved Living Community Master Plan will provide a general outline and timeline for the process of becoming a Certified Living Community during this period, and the community must follow the outline and timeline to maintain its status of Emerging Living Community.

4. CERTIFICATION

Once a planned Living Community has completed construction and has a minimum of twelve months of continuous operation, it may apply for Zero Energy, Petal or Living Community Certification.

After twelve months of proven performance with 85% of the development occupied as intended, we will organize a third-party audit to ensure your community meets all of the necessary requirements.

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COMPLIANCE REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION FEES

Registration Fee: $1,200 (All fees listed in US Dollars)

FULL LIVING CERTIFICATION

	Less Than 10 Acres	10-25 Acres	25-100 Acres
Living Community Masterplan Compliance	$10,000	$15,000	$20,000
OPTIONAL Vision Plan + Masterplan Review:
Vision Plan Compliance	$4,000	$6,000	$9,000
Masterplan Compliance	$7,000	$10,000	$12,000
Emerging Living Community Review (every 5 years following Masterplan)	$1,500	$2,500	$3,000
Living Community Certification	$25,000	$30,000	$35,000

PETAL CERTIFICATION

	Less Than 10 Acres	10-25 Acres	25-100 Acres
Living Community Masterplan Compliance	$7,500	$10,000	$15,000
OPTIONAL Vision Plan + Masterplan Review:
Living Community Vision Plan Compliance	$2,500	$4,000	$6,000
Living Community Masterplan Compliance	$5,500	$7,000	$10,000
Emerging Living Community Review (every 5 years following Masterplan)	$1,000	$2,000	$2,500
Living Community Certification	$15,000	$20,000	$25,000

Supplemental fee for communities with significant existing buildings and/or infrastructure: $5,000
For communities > 100 acres, please contact ILFI for fees.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Please note that ILFI encourages and is available for custom consulting to help make yours a Living Community. Options include charrettes, conceptual and technical assistance, in-depth studies, and specialized research. Contact [e-mail] for more details.

LCC DIALOGUE / PORTAL

Have a question? Search the LCC Dialogue to see if your question has already been answered.

Remember to resolve any questions prior to submitting for review. Email [e-mail] to request / make the case for a Clarification or Exception.

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