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£10,000 EPC cost cap tracker
Under the 2030 policy, no landlord would need to spend more than £10,000 per property to reach EPC C. Add each piece of work since 1 Oct 2025 to see how much counts and how much is left.
What counts towards the cap
- Relevant energy efficiency measures installed since 1 Oct 2025, very likely including VAT.
- Third-party funding, such as council grants and ECO, counts. Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants (up to £7,500 for a heat pump) do not.
- Reasonable EPC assessment costs and some specialist retrofit advice can count.
- Properties valued under £100,000 have a lower cap: 10% of the value, or £10,000 if lower.
This is government policy, with regulations expected in 2027, so the detail may change. Read the £10,000 cap explained. Government response, January 2026.
Questions
What is the £10,000 cap for landlords?
Under the 2030 EPC C policy, landlords would not need to spend more than £10,000 per property. Once the cap is reached, and the next measure would exceed it, a cost cap exemption can be registered.
Does work I have already done count?
Yes, if it was installed on or after 1 Oct 2025. Keep the invoices.
Do Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants count?
No. Other third-party funding does count.
Epiclet is a records tool and introducer, not a law firm, an installer or a government service. Results are estimates to help you plan, not legal advice. Rules change, so check gov.uk before you act.