Green Building Initiatives

The City of Tavares will recognize achievement of a FGBC Certified Residential or LEED Certified Commercial Building.
To Participate:

  • Contact the Florida Green Building Coalition regarding the Green Home Standards, or the United States Green Building Council regarding New Commercial Construction.
  • Follow the program procedures
  • Present FGBC/USGBC certification to the City of Tavares Community Development Department

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Certified Award Recipients Eligibility:

  • Permit Fee Refunds (up to a maximum award of 50% based on funding availability)
  • Local Marketing to include notice of certification/designation on the City of Tavares Website and in the City Newsletter
  • City of Tavares Green Building Award

For More Information:

Florida Green Building Coalition
1835 Fiddler Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: 850.894.3422
Fax: 850.671.4897

United States Green Building Council
2101 L Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1.800.795.1747