Compliance checker
Is your rental ready for 2030? Find out in 60 seconds.
Four questions. You get a verdict on today's rules and on the 2030 standard, plus the next three things to do.
Short answer
A rented home in England or Wales is compliant today if its EPC is band E or above, and will be compliant in 2030 if it meets band C or holds a registered exemption. Homes rated F or G cannot legally be let without an exemption.
Is your property compliant?
How the checker decides
Compliance by EPC band.
| Band | Legal to let today? | Meets 2030 standard? | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Yes | Yes, while the EPC is valid* | Diary the expiry |
| B | Yes | Yes, while the EPC is valid* | Diary the expiry |
| C | Yes | Yes, while the EPC is valid* | Keep it valid; renew before 1 Oct 2029 if possible |
| D | Yes | No, unless exempt | Often a few cheap measures from C |
| E | Yes | No, unless exempt | Plan works around voids |
| F | No, unless exempt | No, unless exempt | Urgent: improve or register an exemption |
| G | No, unless exempt | No, unless exempt | Urgent: improve or register an exemption |
*Old-style EPCs rated C or above issued before 1 October 2029 are expected to count until they expire. New-style EPCs are judged on the fabric, heating and smart metrics.
Questions
Common questions
Is my band D home legal to let?
Yes, today. The current minimum is E. It will not meet the 2030 standard unless it reaches C or has an exemption.
What if my EPC has expired?
You need a valid EPC to let to a new tenant, and you will need one to show compliance in 2030.
Sources
- Domestic private rented property: minimum energy efficiency standard (GOV.UK)
- Warm Homes Plan (GOV.UK, January 2026)
- Find an energy certificate (GOV.UK)
Checked 18 September 2026. Regulations can change: always confirm on GOV.UK.
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