Landlord EPC 2030 checker
From 1 October 2030 every private rented home in England & Wales must reach band C. Check where a property stands, what is left of the cost cap, and how long you have.
From the certificate, 1 to 100.
Used only to flag the low value exemption.
Qualifying spend counts towards the cost cap.
Working out where this property stands…
The rules in short
- Now: a property cannot be let below band E unless a valid exemption is registered.
- From 1 October 2030: the minimum rises to band C. One date for all tenancies — new and existing.
- Cost cap: £10,000 per property, including VAT and labour.
- Spending since October 2025 counts towards that cap, so keep the invoices.
Guidance, not legal advice. Source: government announcement for the private rented sector in England & Wales, January 2026, last reviewed 24/09/2026. Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own standards.
Before the deadline
A property that has been improved still shows its old score until a new assessment is lodged. Book one once the work is finished, and keep the invoices for the cost cap.
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Common questions
What happens if a property is still below band C in October 2030?
It cannot lawfully be let unless an exemption is registered. Local authorities enforce the standard and can impose financial penalties.
Does the cap mean I can stop at £10,000?
If you have spent the cap and the property still falls short, you register an exemption with evidence of the spend rather than carrying on.
Which properties are outside the rules?
Some listed buildings, holiday lets and very short tenancies sit outside the private rented sector standard.
How much does reaching band C usually cost?
For a typical band D property, a few thousand pounds. Cavity walls, loft insulation and heating controls will often do it on their own.