An Analysis of U.S. Multi-Family Housing, Eco-Certifications, & Walkability

Publication Date

1-17-2023

Description

This paper examines the persistence of differentiated pricing in the multi-family housing related to eco-certification. In examining a sample of market rents for non-specialty, multi-family properties both across the U.S., as well as those areas that enjoy the highest concentrations of LEED certified apartments, we find rental premiums of 10.2% and 14.7%, respectively for those properties with LEED certification. The addition of the continuous Walk Score, to control for variations in urban form, results in premiums of 7.4% and 9.6%, respectively.
These findings are directionally consistent with those found in earlier studies, and demonstrate a persistence in rental premiums for certified properties over time, and with increased LEED adoption.

Journal

JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE

Volume

15

Issue

1

Department

Accounting and Financial Management

Open Access

Link to OA full text

DOI

10.1080/19498276.2022.2162515

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