EPC C for every rented home by 1 October 2030: the confirmed rules
One deadline for new and existing tenancies, a £10,000 cost cap and fines of up to £30,000 per property.
Key facts
- All private tenancies in England and Wales must meet EPC C or equivalent by 1 October 2030.
- The spending cap is £10,000 per property, or 10% of value for homes worth under £100,000.
- Maximum fines rise to £30,000 per property, per breach.
- An existing-style EPC C achieved before 1 October 2029 counts as compliant until it expires.
- Until 2030, the current minimum of EPC E still applies.
Sources
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