Requirements
ELIGIBILITY: Entries may be submitted only by new home builders and developers who are members in good standing of the CHBA-NL for the 2025-2026 year. Eligible projects include multi-unit residential buildings, such as small condominium developments, row houses, or attached townhome, consisting of more than 2 attached dwelling units, up to five units. Two-apartment homes are not eligible for this category. All dwelling units referred to in entries must have been completed and available for sale, rent, or occupancy between September 16, 2025 and August 31, 2026.
Up to three (3) entries in the New Home Award Multi-family are permitted for each new home builder/developer membership.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Curb appeal | 25.0% |
| Planning and Design Effectiveness | 20.0% |
| Features of Whole Project | 20.0% |
| Construction Technology | 20.0% |
| Environmental Considerations | 15.0% |