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Is your rental ready for EPC C by 2030?
Enter a postcode, pick the property, and see its current EPC band, the gap to C, an indicative cost to get there, and your countdown to the 1 October 2030 deadline.
Common questions
What is the EPC C 2030 deadline?
Under proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, all privately rented homes in England and Wales will need an EPC rating of C (or a valid exemption) by 1 October 2030. It is a single date with no phasing.
What happens if my rental property isn’t EPC C by 2030?
Letting a non-compliant property without a valid exemption can attract a civil penalty of up to £30,000 per breach, per property. Registering a valid exemption where one applies avoids the penalty.
My EPC is already a C — am I safe?
An EPC rated C against the current metric, lodged before 1 October 2029, is generally treated as compliant until that certificate expires. If it expires before 2030 you may need to requalify under the rules in force then. The checker shows your certificate’s expiry date.
Are the costs accurate?
They are indicative. The cost figures come from the recommendations on your property’s own EPC, and the band thresholds use the current single-metric EPC. The Government plans a multi-metric EPC from October 2026 and a new cost cap — both are not yet finalised, so treat all figures as a guide, not a quote.
Where does the EPC data come from?
From the official Energy Performance of Buildings register published by MHCLG, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We look up the most recent certificate lodged for your address.
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