Building Codes Assistance Project

The Montgomery County (Maryland) Council enacted Bill No. 17-06 on November 28, 2006, mandating U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification standards for buildings constructed or funded by the County. Effective March 1, 2007, these structures must meet the following requirements:

• Achieve at least a LEED-Certified rating, or the equivalent, if its design is initially funded in the capital budget in Fiscal Year 2008. If its design is initially funded in Fiscal Year 2009 or later, a County-built or -funded building must achieve a LEED-silver or equivalent rating.

• If a County-built or -funded building is not included in the capital budget, the building must achieve a LEED-Silver rating or the equivalent if its building permit application is filed on or after either (1) one year after the Council approves the implementing regulations; or (2) September 1, 2008, whichever occurs first.

To view the regulations, please visit the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services.

For more information, visit Montgomery County's Green Buildings page, view Bill 17-06, or visit the USGBC LEED website.

For Maryland code status information, please consult the BCAP Maryland Code Status page.