Tampa Green building initiatives for affordable housing.

This rule requires that all multifamily and single family homes constructed after October 1, 2008, through any of the city’s affordable housing programs will be encouraged to utilize the Florida Green Building Coalition’s specifications for green building certification, Florida Energy Star and Florida Water Star appliances and principles. When evaluating the extent to which these specifications, appliances and principles can be used, consideration of federal and state rules, regulations, funding and programs will be included in the evaluation.