Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) are what across all LEED rating systems?

• A. They vary by rating system
• B. They specify project budget constraints for certification
• C. They are standard across all rating systems
• D. They require all projects to be new construction

Answer: (C)

Minimum Program Requirements establish the universal rules that determine whether a project can pursue LEED certification, and these apply the same across every LEED rating system. This means the eligibility and scope criteria aren’t different from one path to another; they provide a consistent baseline so every rating system starts from the same point. MPRs define what counts as a project (a building or a defined portion of a building, or a defined group of buildings), require a clearly defined project boundary that the team can control, and ensure the project is under a single owner or control so credits can be implemented and verified. Because these rules are standard across rating systems, the certification process remains consistent no matter which LEED path you choose. It’s about eligibility and scope, not budgeting or requiring new construction.