SmartRegs Performance Pathway | City of Boulder

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Better for Multi-Unit Rental Properties

This path typically makes the most sense only for multi-unit rental properties that have an apartment-complex design.

Requirements

Requires a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 120 or less.
The HERS index will be used for the verification of energy performance.
A HERS rating shall be performed by a rater accredited by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

Follow the Performance Pathway

Get an inspection

To find an accredited HERS inspector, visit the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) website (opens in a new window).

Inspection results

If improvements are needed
If a HERS rating has revealed that a rental property is not SmartRegs compliant then you'll need to make improvements to the property until a passing score is obtained.

Gaining SmartRegs compliance
If your HERS rating makes your property compliant
Make sure that your HERS rater updates your rating based on the completed improvements.

Make sure your rental license application exhibits that SmartRegs compliance has been obtained for the rental property.

More information

You can study the detailed design of the performance path by accessing the SmartRegs handbook.

SmartRegs Guidebook PDF

Resources

SmartRegs Guide

Contact Planning & Development Services - Rental Housing Licensing

Phone

Email

RHL@bouldercolorado.gov

Address

Rental Licensing Program
P. O. Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
United States