RES5: Affordable Housing

Maximum Score

Not scored

Input Method

Assessment Portal

Prefill

Not eligible

Scoring method

Not scored

Validation

Evidence not required

2026 Updates

None

Does the entity own affordable housing properties in its standing investments portfolio?

Assessment Instructions

Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?

This indicator assesses whether the entity has affordable housing practices for its residential assets, including the definitions, metrics, and targets it uses. Affordable housing supports access to safe, adequate homes for low- to moderate-income households and helps foster inclusive, stable communities. GRESB will use the data collected to support ongoing analysis and the potential development of future standards.

Input: How do I complete this indicator?

Select yes or no. If yes, report (1) the proportion of affordable housing properties in the residential portfolio and (2) any associated targets.

Percentage of affordable properties: Calculate as the number of affordable properties in the portfolio / total residential properties in the portfolio.

• If the entire property is not considered to be affordable, only include the % that is considered affordable in the calculation. For example, depending on the information available, participants could calculate this by:

  • Using the reported assets to calculate the % of affordable properties, (1 asset consists of 500 units, of which 50 are affordable: 10% of the asset is affordable). When following this approach, weight the assets by floor area to account for variable asset sizes.

  • [If the first approach is not possible], use the number of affordable units/total units in the portfolio.

Terminology

Affordable housing

Affordable housing refers to housing specifically designed or designated to be affordable for people with low to moderate incomes. It is often defined and regulated by governments, with rent or home prices capped at a certain percentage of the tenant’s or buyer’s income.

Validation: What evidence is required?

Evidence not required.

Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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