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RE+ City Cohort Action Guide

Efficiency Standards for Rentals

Phase 2: Create

This phase provides information and resources necessary for moving from the framework formed in the Design phase to passing a policy. In this phase you will:​

  • Engage with stakeholders to solidify a compliance and disclosure strategy and gain political support​
  • Identify and secure funding sources​
  • Draft and pass the ordinance​

Please contact us at cities@rmi.org for updates on this policy or to be added to the Map of Cities that have implemented the policy.

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