MEES Compliance Checker
Find out instantly whether your rental property meets Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards — and what to do if it does not. For landlords in England and Wales.
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This tool applies the rules set out in the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/962) as amended, which implement Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the domestic private rented sector in England and Wales.
Current law — EPC band thresholds (since 1 April 2020):
| Band | SAP score | Legal to let? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 92–100 | Yes | Compliant |
| B | 81–91 | Yes | Compliant |
| C | 69–80 | Yes | Compliant; also meets proposed future standard |
| D | 55–68 | Yes | Compliant now; below proposed future minimum |
| E | 39–54 | Yes | Current minimum standard; below proposed future minimum |
| F | 21–38 | No | Non-compliant — all tenancies since 1 April 2020 |
| G | 1–20 | No | Non-compliant — all tenancies since 1 April 2020 |
Since 1 April 2020, MEES applies to all domestic private rented tenancies in England and Wales, including existing tenancies. Landlords letting an F- or G-rated property without a valid, registered exemption face civil penalties of up to £5,000 per property.
Proposed future standard — EPC band C (labelled PROPOSED throughout this tool):
The government's consultation "Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales" (consulted 2020–2021; updated in subsequent policy statements through 2023–2025) proposed raising the MEES minimum to band C, with requirements potentially applying to new tenancies from 2028 and all tenancies from 2030. As of 2025, final regulations have not been laid before Parliament and no commencement dates are confirmed in law. This tool labels these requirements as proposed / under consultation — not yet law. Monitor gov.uk for updates.
Retrofit measures shown are indicative. Actual EPC impact depends on property age, construction, existing insulation and heating system. A licensed domestic energy assessor must issue any updated EPC.
Sources:
- Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/962)
- MEES — landlord guidance (GOV.UK)
- PRS Exemptions Register (GOV.UK)
- Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes — government consultation
- Find an energy certificate (GOV.UK)
This tool provides general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Rules described apply to England and Wales; Scotland has separate regulations. Landlords should seek independent legal and energy advice for their specific circumstances.