EPC & energy
What is the EPC C 2030 deadline for landlords?
Today, privately rented homes in England and Wales must meet at least EPC band E under the 2015 MEES Regulations. The government has consulted on raising that to band C. The final dates, spend cap and exemptions depend on the regulations as laid, so check GOV.UK for the current position before planning around a date.
What this means in practice
Whatever the final date, the first job is the same: know which of your properties are below C today, and how far each could go.
With the Homedata API, send each property’s UPRN and get its current and potential rating (1 token) and the upgrades the assessor recommended, with their cost range (1 token). Sort by current band to find every home below C. Sort by the gap between current and potential to see which can realistically get there, and at roughly what cost.
Related questions
Are there grants to help reach EPC C?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 toward an air-source or ground-source heat pump in England and Wales until at least 2028. The ECO4 scheme covers insulation for low-income households through obligated energy suppliers, often at zero cost to the tenant. Some local authorities run additional Home Upgrade Grant schemes for off-gas properties. Landlord-funded works are deductible against rental income for tax purposes only where they are repairs, not improvements.
What happens if a property cannot reach EPC C?
Under today’s band E rules, a landlord who cannot reach the minimum within the spend cap can register an exemption on the PRS Exemptions Register, with evidence of the work and quotes. Most exemptions last five years. The government has consulted on keeping an exemption route if the minimum rises to band C, but the cap, the evidence required and whether current exemptions carry over depend on the regulations as laid. Check GOV.UK for the current position before relying on one.
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