Top 5 Green Policy Updates - June/July 2025
By Katie Dorn
Published Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Starting in June, the NGBS Green program started a “Policy Roundup” Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides information on regulatory updates, advocacy opportunities, and key policy changes impacting the green building industry.
Here's a recap of noteworthy items from the latest newsletter. To receive the monthly Policy Roundup, subscribe here.
1. Elimination of HUD MIP – open comments!
The FHA announced its proposed elimination of the Green and Energy Efficient Housing category of the multifamily Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP). There is a 30-day comment period that closes July 28th. Home Innovation is submitting comments opposing the proposed elimination of the Green MIP. Contact us if you would like a copy of the letter.
2. HUD/USDA Energy Code Adoption – open comments!
HUD and USDA are accepting comments on their adoption of the 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 as the minimum energy codes for programs financed under their agencies. They also adopted a list of alternative compliance paths, including NGBS Green Certification. The agencies are seeking comments to understand how the adoption of the updated codes is working and whether any changes to the alternative compliance paths are needed. The comment period closes August 6th.
3. CDBG-DR Action Plans: Cicero, IL and Oklahoma - open comments!
The State of Oklahoma and the Town of Cicero, IL released drafts of their CDBG-DR action plans. Cicero’s draft does not include any green or resiliency program requirements. Oklahoma’s draft requires compliance with Green and Resilient Building Standards. Both Cicero and Oklahoma are accepting public comments through August 4th.
4. Reconciliation Bill (OBBB) Passes
On July 4th, the Reconciliation Bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law. This Bill eliminates several energy tax credits including 25D, 45L, 48E, and 179D. See this NAHB blog post for more information on the expiration dates for each tax credit.
5. HUD Disaster Recovery Funding
HUD announced the availability of federal funding for disasters that occurred during the first half of 2025. Funding will be available for the following states from disasters occurring during the time periods listed: Arkansas (April 2-22nd), Kentucky (May 16th-17th), Mississippi (March 14-15th), Missouri (March 14th-15th), Oklahoma (March 14-21st) and Texas (March 26th-28th). See here for links to the announcements for each state.