Green Shores | Programs

Green Shores for Homes | Application Requirements

The Green Shores for Homes rating system is built on a similar format to the LEED™ rating system. A shoreline project is assessed against a series of credits for which a homeowner or builder can achieve points. All of the credits and the maximum points are summarized in the GSH Credits and Ratings Guide.

Before your project can be considered for inclusion and assessment under the Green Shore for Homes Program, you need to fulfill four general requirements:

1. An existing conditions plan that maps existing site conditions and shoreline processes that will affect your project.
2. A site design plan that shows the project in the context of the existing site conditions and processes.
3. An environmental management plan for construction addressing how you will minimize site disturbance and address sediment and pollutant control on your site.
4. Critical and sensitive habitat identification to avoid disturbing or destroying these vital habitats.