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Andhra Pradesh has introduced additional development fee concessions for buildings certified under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) rating system, adding to existing incentives linked to impact and AP RERA fees. The new concessions range from 5% for Silver-rated projects to 15% for Platinum-rated projects and will be available at the building permission stage based on IGBC pre-certification. Final certification will be required before occupancy permission is issued. The state currently has 638 IGBC-registered projects covering 627.58 million square feet, of which 300 projects have secured certification.
Andhra Pradesh has announced additional development fee concessions for IGBC-rated green buildings as the state looks to encourage more sustainable construction across residential, commercial and other development segments.
Under the revised incentive structure, Silver-rated green buildings will receive a 5% concession on development charges, while Gold-rated projects will get a 10% concession and Platinum-rated projects will receive a 15% concession.
The new benefits are in addition to existing concessions on impact fees and Andhra Pradesh RERA fees. These concessions stand at 10% for Silver-rated projects, 15% for Gold-rated projects and 20% for Platinum-rated projects.
The incentives will be available at the building permission stage based on IGBC pre-certification. However, projects will have to obtain final IGBC certification before occupancy permission is issued.
The announcement was made at the CII-sponsored IGBC Green Andhra Summit 2026 in Vijayawada. Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, S Suresh Kumar, said the state was working to make sustainable construction a regular part of development under its Swarna Andhra 2047 vision.
He said the government was looking to attract investments while ensuring that development remained environmentally sustainable. According to him, green buildings generally require an additional 2-3% investment during construction, while savings in energy, water and operating costs can help recover the additional expenditure within a few years.
Andhra Pradesh currently has 638 IGBC-registered projects covering 627.58 million square feet. Of these, 300 projects covering 479.60 million square feet have already received IGBC certification.
The state's green building portfolio includes 438 commercial projects, 57 residential projects, 37 industrial and logistics developments, 18 built-environment projects, 83 transit infrastructure projects and five Net Zero projects.
The summit also saw the release of the Guide for Green Buildings in Andhra Pradesh, intended to assist developers, architects, urban local bodies and government departments in adopting green building practices.
Amaravati has also received IGBC Green Cities Platinum Certification by Design. The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority said the capital is being planned around integrated development, renewable energy, Net Zero buildings, smart infrastructure and climate-resilient urban design. The latest concessions add another financial incentive for developers to pursue green building certification and expand the state's existing framework of support for sustainable construction.
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