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Which LEED rating system family applies to the LEED AP Homes specialty credential?

LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

LEED for Homes Design and Construction

LEED for Operations and Maintenance

LEED for Neighborhood Development

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: LEED AP Homes Exam

100

Exam Questions

GBCI

2 hrs

Test Time

GBCI

170

Passing Score (of 200)

GBCI

$350

Stand-alone Fee

GBCI

Credit Categories

LEED v4 Homes

2 yr

Credential Validity

GBCI

The LEED AP Homes specialty exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours and requires 170 of 200 (scaled 125-200) to pass. Stand-alone fee is $350 ($250 USGBC member); the combined LEED GA + AP exam is $550 ($400 member). It covers eight LEED v4 Homes credit categories: Innovation (~6%), Location and Transportation (~10%), Sustainable Sites (~7%), Water Efficiency (~12%), Energy and Atmosphere (~30%), Materials and Resources (~10%), Indoor Environmental Quality (~16%), and Project Surroundings and Public Outreach (~9%). LEED AP Homes remains on LEED v4 while other AP specialties transition to v5 in 2026.

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1Which LEED rating system family applies to the LEED AP Homes specialty credential?

A.LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

B.LEED for Homes Design and Construction

C.LEED for Operations and Maintenance

D.LEED for Neighborhood Development

Explanation: The LEED AP Homes specialty supports projects pursuing certification under LEED for Homes Design and Construction, which under LEED v4 includes the Homes - Single Family, Multifamily Lowrise, and Multifamily Midrise rating systems. AP Homes candidates must understand all three adaptations.

2Under LEED v4 for Homes, which adaptation is generally appropriate for an attached residential building of 5 stories?

A.Homes - Single Family

B.Multifamily Lowrise

C.Multifamily Midrise

D.BD+C: New Construction

Explanation: Multifamily Midrise applies to multifamily residential buildings 4 to 8 stories above grade. A 5-story building falls inside that range. Lowrise covers 1 to 3 stories, and buildings 9 stories or taller use BD+C: New Construction.

3Which body administers the LEED AP Homes credential exam?

A.U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

B.Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

C.U.S. Department of Energy

D.American Institute of Architects

Explanation: GBCI is the third-party organization that administers all LEED professional credentials, including the LEED AP Homes exam, and certifies LEED projects. USGBC develops the LEED rating systems but does not administer the exams or certify projects.

4Which LEED v4 Minimum Program Requirement is unique to the LEED for Homes rating system?

A.Must comply with project size requirements

B.Must be a complete permanent building or space

C.Must use reasonable site boundaries

D.Must comply with environmental laws

Explanation: Homes uses a project size MPR that the dwelling must be defined as a dwelling unit by all applicable codes. The Homes MPRs differ slightly from BD+C and ID+C and replace the floor area MPR with a dwelling-unit definition.

5What role does the Green Rater play on a LEED for Homes project?

A.Designs the mechanical systems for the home

B.Conducts on-site verification visits to confirm credit and prerequisite compliance

C.Reviews the construction documents and grants certification

D.Replaces the LEED AP on the project team

Explanation: The Green Rater is a third-party field verifier authorized by GBCI who conducts on-site visits during construction to verify performance-based prerequisites and credits, including blower-door, duct leakage, and ventilation testing. The LEED AP supports the team and earns the LEED AP credit but does not replace the Green Rater.

6Which step is NOT a required phase of the LEED for Homes certification process?

A.Project registration with GBCI

B.Preliminary rating (design review) with the Green Rater and project team

C.Owner self-certification of completed credits

D.Final on-site verification by the Green Rater after construction

Explanation: LEED for Homes requires third-party verification - owner self-certification is never accepted. The certification flow is registration, preliminary rating, design and construction review, and final verification by an authorized Green Rater. The Green Rater submits documentation to GBCI for the certification decision.

7On a LEED for Homes project, what is the lowest certification level that a project can achieve?

A.Bronze

B.Certified

C.Silver

D.Qualified

Explanation: LEED v4 Homes uses the same four-level scale as other rating systems: Certified (40-49), Silver (50-59), Gold (60-79), and Platinum (80+). There is no Bronze or Qualified tier.

8For a single-family detached home pursuing LEED v4 Homes certification, which adaptation is most appropriate?

A.LEED v4 Homes - Single Family

B.LEED v4 Multifamily Lowrise

C.LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction

D.LEED v4 Multifamily Midrise

Explanation: A single-family detached dwelling falls under the Homes - Single Family adaptation in LEED v4. Multifamily Lowrise is for attached 1-3 story residential, and Midrise is for 4-8 stories.

9How does the LEED AP Homes credential primarily support a project team?

A.By performing the on-site blower-door and duct-leakage tests

B.By providing rating-system expertise and helping the team navigate documentation and credit strategy

C.By replacing the need for a Green Rater on small projects

D.By approving credits on behalf of GBCI

Explanation: The LEED AP Homes role is advisory: helping the team understand rating-system requirements, select credits, organize documentation, and coordinate with the Green Rater. APs do not perform field verification, replace Green Raters, or approve credits.

10Which credit awards a point when at least one principal team member of a LEED for Homes project is a LEED AP with Homes specialty?

A.Innovation: LEED Accredited Professional

B.Integrative Process: Project Team Composition

C.LEED Process: Sustainable Leadership

D.Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager

Explanation: The Innovation credit LEED Accredited Professional awards 1 point when a principal participant of the project team is a LEED AP with the relevant specialty - Homes for residential projects. This is the credit that directly rewards AP involvement.

About the LEED AP Homes Exam

The LEED AP Homes exam is a specialty credential for professionals supporting residential green building projects under the LEED for Homes Design and Construction rating systems. Under LEED v4, Homes covers Single Family, Multifamily Lowrise (1-3 stories), and Multifamily Midrise (4-8 stories) adaptations. Unlike BD+C, ID+C, O+M, and the LEED Green Associate exam, which transition to LEED v5 in 2026, the LEED AP Homes credential remains on LEED v4 (with v4.1 substitutions where allowed). The exam tests the AP role of supporting project teams, not the on-site verification role performed by Green Raters.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

170/200 (scaled 125-200)

Exam Fee

$350 stand-alone ($250 USGBC member); combined LEED GA+AP $550 ($400 member) (GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.))

LEED AP Homes Exam Content Outline

Innovation (IN)

Innovation strategies, exemplary performance, pilot credits, and the LEED AP Homes credit

10%

Location and Transportation (LT)

LEED-ND location, site selection, infill, brownfield reuse, transit access, bicycle facilities, and floodplain avoidance

Sustainable Sites (SS)

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, rainwater management, heat island reduction, light pollution, no invasive plants, and building orientation

12%

Water Efficiency (WE)

Indoor water use reduction with WaterSense fixtures, outdoor water reduction via WaterSense Water Budget Tool, and water metering

30%

Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes baseline, HERS Index reductions, refrigerant management, advanced framing, envelope and ducts, lighting, appliances, and renewables

10%

Materials and Resources (MR)

Durability Management, EPDs, regional materials, construction waste management, FSC certified wood, and product disclosure (HPDs)

16%

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation, combustion venting, MERV 13 air filtration, low-VOC materials (CDPH 01350), garage pollutant protection, radon control, and ETS control

Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

Regional Priority bonus credits and Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager

How to Pass the LEED AP Homes Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 170/200 (scaled 125-200)
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 2 hours
Exam fee: $350 stand-alone ($250 USGBC member); combined LEED GA+AP $550 ($400 member)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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Focus on highest-weighted sections
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LEED AP Homes Study Tips from Top Performers

1Energy and Atmosphere is roughly 30% of the exam - prioritize HERS Index, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation, advanced framing, and refrigerant management

2Indoor Environmental Quality is the second-largest category (~16%) - know MERV 13, combustion venting, garage pollutant protection, and radon control

3Distinguish Single Family from Multifamily Lowrise (1-3 stories) from Multifamily Midrise (4-8 stories) - the AP Homes exam tests scope across all three

4Memorize WaterSense flow rates: toilets 1.28 gpf, bathroom faucets 1.5 gpm, showerheads 2.0 gpm at 80 psi

5Understand the certification process: registration, preliminary rating, design review, construction review, Green Rater verification, GBCI decision

6Know your role: AP Homes supports the team and earns the LEED AP Innovation credit, while Green Raters perform on-site verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LEED AP Homes transition to LEED v5 in 2026?

No. The 2026 LEED v5 transition affects LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, and the LEED Green Associate exam. The LEED AP Homes specialty stays on LEED v4 (with v4.1 substitutions where allowed) and continues testing the LEED for Homes Design and Construction rating systems.

Do I need to pass LEED Green Associate first?

Yes. To register for the stand-alone LEED AP Homes exam you must hold an active LEED Green Associate credential. Alternatively, you can take the combined LEED Green Associate + AP Homes exam in a single test-center sitting.

What does the Green Rater do versus the LEED AP Homes?

Green Raters are GBCI-authorized field verifiers who perform on-site testing (blower-door, duct leakage, ventilation flow) and confirm credit compliance during construction. The LEED AP Homes supports the team with rating-system expertise, credit selection, and documentation - not field verification.

Which LEED for Homes adaptations does the exam cover?

LEED v4 Homes includes three adaptations: Homes - Single Family for detached homes and townhouses, Multifamily Lowrise for 1-3 story attached residential, and Multifamily Midrise for 4-8 story residential buildings. Buildings of 9 stories or more use LEED BD+C: New Construction.

How long is the LEED AP Homes credential valid?

The credential is valid for two years. To maintain it you must complete 30 continuing education hours every two-year reporting period, including six specialty-specific hours, and report through GBCI's Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).