Free tool
EPC exemption checker
A property rated F or G cannot legally be let unless it is improved to E or an exemption is registered. Answer a few questions to see which exemptions may apply and the evidence each needs.
How exemptions work today
Cannot let or continue letting a property rated F or G (since 1 April 2020) unless a valid exemption is registered. Landlords need not spend more than £3,500 including VAT on improvements. Exemptions apply from the date registered; they do not transfer to a new owner.
Maximum civil penalties per property per breach, plus possible publication.
From 2030: Planned move to EPC C by 1 October 2030 with a £10,000 cap and lower cap for properties under £100,000.
Questions
Can I rent out a property with an F or G EPC?
Not unless you register a valid exemption on the PRS Exemptions Register. Otherwise you must improve it to at least E first.
How long does an EPC exemption last?
Most last five years. The new landlord exemption lasts six months. They do not transfer to a new owner.
What is the spending cap today?
£3,500 including VAT per property under the current rules. The 2030 policy raises it to £10,000.
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.