WELL for residential
A new standard of living
The WELL for residential certification program is a verified framework to create healthier, more resilient homes.
The only global certification
for healthier homes
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WELL for residential is the first and only holistic, third-party verified certification program to exclusively address health and well-being in all residence types, including single-family homes and units in multifamily buildings.
Informed by the WELL Building Standard, this certification program equips developers, builders, operators, architects and designers with more than 100 strategies to improve residents’ well-being and foster healthier environments at home. WELL for residential is open for pilot enrollment.
Improve air and water quality
Use better, safer building materials
Promote safety and privacy
Encourage healthier eating habits
Boost activity and daily movement
Provide good lighting and optimize sleep
Elevate in-home accessibility
Optimize productivity and energy
Market Demand
The demand for health is at your front door
As the residential real estate market continues to evolve, homebuyers and renters are calling for homes that prioritize their well-being.
Establish resident confidence and trust with the WELL Residence seal.
The WELL for residential difference
Recent studies have shown
SEAL
A more resilient residence
The WELL Residence seal illustrates your home has been third-party verified to meet the highest standards for health and well-being.
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EARLY ADOPTERS
Meet the pilot participants of WELL for residential
Leading organizations have already committed nearly 30,000 residences to the pilot.
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ADVISORY
Creating the
blueprint for health
IWBI convened more than 100 advisors – alongside 20 builder and developer groups – to design a certification program that would meet the needs of the residential real estate industry.
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“We are proud to be an early adopter of the innovative WELL for residential program for our first two projects because it reaffirms our commitment to building high quality, sustainable and healthy housing at scale.”
Andrew Staniforth
CEO, Assembly OSM
pricing
Two options to consider.
Flexible packages for all project types and sizes.
SINGLE ENROLLMENT
Single-family
$100* per home
*Starting at $8,000 and capped at $98,000
Multifamily
$0.08* per sq ft
*Starting at $8,000 and capped at $98,000
What’s included
Program enrollment
One documentation review for precertification (optional)
One documentation review for certification
Dedicated coaching support
Digital marketing materials and guidelines
Considerations
Enrollment fees are captured at the onset and are valid for three years
Program fees are captured at time of documentation submission
All dwelling units must*:
Be in the same building or community
Pursue the same WELL strategies
Submit for review at the same time
Submit for interim precertification review (an incremental design milestone) for $0.05 /square foot; these fees will be credited towards program fees at certification review
Does not include onsite testing fees that may be incurred when pursuing performance-based strategies
Extend your enrollment by one year for an additional $1,000
Prepay program fees at time of enrollment to save 10% on program fees
Qualifying sectors, small business and emerging markets save 25% on program fees
IWBI Cornerstone and Keystone members save an additional 5% and 15% on program fees, respectively
Contact us for more information about special pricing considerations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
* Separate enrollments are required for units in different buildings or communities, units that are pursuing different strategies, and units submitting for review at different times.
Enrolling multiple buildings or communities? Consider our annual subscription or ask us about volume pricing by emailing us at residential@wellcertified.com.
annual subscription
| Number of single-family homes | Number of multifamily buildings | Annual cost |
| 5-1,000 | 5-50 | $30,000 |
| Up to 2,000 | Up to 100 | $65,000 |
| Up to 4,000 | Up to 200 | $112,500 |
| Up to 6,000 | Up to 300 | $190,000 |
| Up to 8,000 | Up to 400 | $225,000 |
| 8,001-200,000 | 401 – 10,000 | Cap of $250,000 |
What’s included
Program enrollment
Two documentation reviews per year (may include dwelling units that are pursuing up to five different sets of WELL strategies)
Interim precertification reviews (an incremental design milestone)
Dedicated coaching support
Digital marketing materials and guidelines
One printed seal per dwelling unit, up to 1,600 seals per subscription year (shipping and custom fees are not included)*
Considerations
Recurring annual subscription
Pricing is based on the number of dwelling units subscribed
When all units under ownership are subscribed, earn a score showing incremental progress across entire portfolio (in addition to earning certifications at individual homes)
Does not include onsite testing fees that may be incurred when pursuing performance-based strategies
Contact us for more information about special pricing considerations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
* Shipping is not included as part of your complimentary seal order. International orders may also be subject to customs fees. Domestic orders (USA): $9.95; International orders: $24.95.
Not ready to pick a subscription tier? Ask us about volume pricing by emailing residential@wellcertified.com.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Where can I download the WELL for residential program?
The WELL for residential program materials can be downloaded here.
Does this apply to existing residences as well as new construction?
Yes. WELL for residential applies to new and existing single-family homes and units in a multifamily building.
Is WELL for residential open for enrollment?
Yes, WELL for residential is open for enrollment. Enroll Now
Is WELL for residential the same thing as the WELL Building Standard?
WELL for residential is informed by the WELL Building Standard and organized across the same 10 concepts, but contains novel features and processes specific to residential.
Is WELL for residential a certification?
Yes, WELL for residential is a certification program and the achievement is a certified WELL Residence.
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