Tools for Property Owners
Green Roof Density Bonus Ordinance
This ordinance allows for increased density in properties zoned for a low-density multi-family residential (RM-1) and neighborhood commercial corridors (CMX-2, CMX-2.5) if a qualifying green roof covers at least 60% of the building’s roof area. Since it’s approval by Council in 2016 the bonus has led to a major increase in green roof installations in the city of Philadelphia.
Green Roof Density Bonus Review Process
Think you want to take advantage of the Green Roof Density Bonus? Then follow the application process outlined by Philadelphia Water. Prerequisite approval from Philadelphia Water is required.
Green Roof Tax Credit
Earn a tax credit of 50% of the cost of constructing a green roof, up to $100,000, against the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT). To qualify the green roof must cover 60% of the roof area.
Green Roof Tax Credit Forms
Use these forms and instructions to apply to the Department of Revenue for the Green Roof Tax Credit.
Philadelphia Water Stormwater Credits Explorer
Commercial property owners in Philadelphia can receive credits towards their stormwater charge. A completed compliant green roof may result in a reduction of Philadelphia Water’s impervious coverage / stormwater management charges.
Green City, Clean Waters
The city of Philadelphia is considered a national leader in green infrastructure because of Philadelphia Water’s innovative long-term control plan, adopted in 2011. The twenty-five year plan aims bring the city into compliance with federal clean water regulations through the use of green infrastructure.
Stormwater Incentives Grants Manual
The City of Philadelphia, through Philadelphia Water and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), has created grant
programs to reduce the price for qualified Philadelphia Water Customers and contractors to design and install best management practices that reduce stormwater pollution and enhance water quality in the regional watershed.
Stormwater Management Incentives Program Grant SMIP
PIDC offers grant funding to non-residential property owners for the design and construction of stormwater projects, including green roofs.
GARP Greened Acre Retrofit Program
PIDC offers grants to contractors, companies or project aggregators who build stormwater retrofit projects across multiple properties.
This ordinance allows for increased density in properties zoned for a low-density multi-family residential (RM-1) and neighborhood commercial corridors (CMX-2, CMX-2.5) if a qualifying green roof covers at least 60% of the building’s roof area. Since it’s approval by Council in 2016 the bonus has led to a major increase in green roof installations in the city of Philadelphia.
Green Roof Density Bonus Review Process
Think you want to take advantage of the Green Roof Density Bonus? Then follow the application process outlined by Philadelphia Water. Prerequisite approval from Philadelphia Water is required.
Green Roof Tax Credit
Earn a tax credit of 50% of the cost of constructing a green roof, up to $100,000, against the Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT). To qualify the green roof must cover 60% of the roof area.
Green Roof Tax Credit Forms
Use these forms and instructions to apply to the Department of Revenue for the Green Roof Tax Credit.
Philadelphia Water Stormwater Credits Explorer
Commercial property owners in Philadelphia can receive credits towards their stormwater charge. A completed compliant green roof may result in a reduction of Philadelphia Water’s impervious coverage / stormwater management charges.
Green City, Clean Waters
The city of Philadelphia is considered a national leader in green infrastructure because of Philadelphia Water’s innovative long-term control plan, adopted in 2011. The twenty-five year plan aims bring the city into compliance with federal clean water regulations through the use of green infrastructure.
Stormwater Incentives Grants Manual
The City of Philadelphia, through Philadelphia Water and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), has created grant
programs to reduce the price for qualified Philadelphia Water Customers and contractors to design and install best management practices that reduce stormwater pollution and enhance water quality in the regional watershed.
Stormwater Management Incentives Program Grant SMIP
PIDC offers grant funding to non-residential property owners for the design and construction of stormwater projects, including green roofs.
GARP Greened Acre Retrofit Program
PIDC offers grants to contractors, companies or project aggregators who build stormwater retrofit projects across multiple properties.
1247 E Columbia Ave, Unit C1
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 925-5559
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 925-5559