# USGBC publishes February 20, 2026 addenda for LEED v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

## Description

USGBC published the LEED v5 BD+C Addenda Table dated February 20, 2026. Addenda function as the authoritative change log for LEED rating system requirements and acceptable documentation, and can affect credit/prerequisite language, calculations, templates, and submittal expectations for teams pursuing LEED v5 BD+C certification. Compliance teams should review/diff the addenda against current project documentation workflows to ensure submittals align with the updated requirements and referenced templates.

## Sources

- Official [LEED v5 Building Design and Construction Addenda (Addenda Table – all) – 02/20/2026](https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/2026-02/LEED%20v5%20BD%2BC%20Addenda%20Table%20-%20all_02-20-2026.pdf)  
- Official [LEED addenda update: February 2026 \| U.S. Green Building Council](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-addenda-update-february-2026)