LEED v4/4.1 Registration Extension and Updates to Sunset Dates

The registration deadlines for the LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 commercial programs have been extended by one year: LEED v4/4.1 Building Design and Construction (BD+C), LEED Interior Design and Construction (ID+C), and LEED v4/4.1 Operations and Maintenance (O+M) will close to new registrations June 30, 2027.

With this extension, the certification sunset dates have also been extended one year to June 30, 2033. 

More information on LEED certification deadlines can be found on USGBC website.  

Market has been heard 

The global LEED community has expressed that market conditions — including supply chain constraints, financing challenges, and regulatory uncertainty — are affecting project timelines. Giving additional time would provide meaningful flexibility for impacted projects. USGBC has responded with a one-year extension to both the registration deadline and sunset date. Extending the registration window supports follow-through on plans and investments, and continued progress worldwide. This measured approach maintains high standards while acknowledging the realities currently facing the building sector. 

For Canadians 

In Canada, the new dates will apply. We continue to build for the future with LEED v5. New projects are encouraged to embrace LEED v5 as the recommended path, building on the strong foundation established by earlier versions of the rating system while also raising the bar for measurable impact. LEED v5’s focus on the three pillars of decarbonization, quality of life, and ecosystem conservation and restoration, as well as the emphasis on resiliency, reflect what the Canadian market has been looking for in the evolution of the LEED rating system. 

We encourage project teams to consider LEED v5 early for their projects. 

To help you in your LEED v5 journey, the USGBC and CAGBC continue to offer resources to support teams. Check out CAGBC’s Resource site for quick links to tools and resources including: 

• Canadian Alternative Compliance Paths, such as the NECB 2020 pathway for energy efficiency and a Canadian bird friendly design standard. 

• The LEED v5 on-demand engagement webinar series (free to members) with six hours of content, designed for professionals already working with the LEED rating system to help make the transition to the new rating system. 

And stay up to date with LEED v5 news, which can be found on CAGBC’s website, where you can continue to learn the latest about the new rating system. 

Note that LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Lowrise, LEED v4 Multifamily Midrise, LEED v4.1 Residential Single Family, LEED v4 Neighbourhood Development, and LEED v4.1 Cities and Communities remain open for registration with no registration deadlines at this current time.