New: EPC Band C mandatory for all rentals by October 2030 — fines up to £30,000

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The UK government confirmed: all private rentals must reach EPC Band C by October 2030. 2.9 million properties aren't there yet. Check yours free in 30 seconds.

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Data sourced from MHCLG Open Data Communities EPC Register. For informational purposes only.

2.9M
UK rentals not yet Band C
£30,000
Maximum fine per property
Oct 2030
Hard compliance deadline
Why this matters

The biggest regulatory change for landlords in a generation

The government's Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations currently require rental properties to hold a minimum EPC Band E. From October 2030, that threshold jumps to Band C — a far more demanding requirement.

With approximately 2.9 million properties needing upgrades and a hard deadline approaching, contractors and assessors will be in short supply. Landlords who act early avoid both premium pricing and the risk of missing the deadline entirely.

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Band E

Current minimum

The legal minimum EPC rating to let a property today

Band C

Required from October 2030

All new and existing tenancies must meet this standard

£30,000

Maximum fine

Per property for landlords who fail to comply

£10,000

Government cost cap

Maximum spend required before exemption applies

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