All project submitted on or after January 1, 2023 are subject to the Mountain View Green Building Code and Reach Code requirements per Chapter 8, Division III of the Mountain View City Code.

Submitting for Permits with MVGBC and Reach Codes

The Mountain View Green Building Code (MVGBC) amends the State-mandated California Green Building Code (CalGreen) to include local green building standards and requirements for private development. The MVGBC applies green building requirements per building type and threshold to new construction, residential additions and commercial/industrial tenant improvements and includes energy efficiency standards that exceed the current Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

The MVGBC does not require formal certification from a third-party organization. Instead, projects will be required to be designed and constructed to “meet the intent” of a third-party rating system.

If you are planning to submit an application for a construction permit in the City of Mountain View click the applicable code year and confirm whether or not you will be required to meet the MVGBC requirements. The amended submittal worksheet for both residential and commercial/mixed-use is available in the "Forms" section of this website:

• 2022 MVGBC and Reach Code Worksheet - Residential (in PDF or Excel)
• 2022 MVGBC and Reach Code Worksheet - Commercial/Mixed-Use (in PDF or Excel)

Other Information and Resources

The community is actively seeking answers to common questions regarding how the Mountain View Green Building Code and Reach Codes may affect their proposed construction project or redevelopment.

Frequently Asked Questions

CSCDA California First

Mountain View businesses can now take advantage of low-cost financing to make “green” improvements to their properties, i.e. be green and save green!

The CaliforniaFIRST program offers low-cost, long-term financing for commercial energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades that are permanently affixed to a building. Property owners agree to repay the cost of improvements through a line item on their property tax bill over the life of the upgrade, up to 20 years. Eligible non-residential properties include commercial, industrial, and multi-family (5 or more units). For more information or to apply for financing, visit CaliforniaFIRST.

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