No final decision on EPC requirements for short-term holiday lets

The government has said no final decision has been made over whether short-term holiday lets will be included in energy performance certificate (EPC) targets.

The government has proposed, but not yet made law all private rented properties will need to meet EPC C targets by 2030 and 2028 for new tenancies.

The government claim they are committed to a balance of “supporting tourism and reaching net zero goals”.

No final decisions have been made

Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard asked the government: “What assessment they have made of the potential impact of changes to requirements for EPC certificates on properties used as short term holiday lets.”

In response, Labour MP Michael Shanks, said: “The recent consultation on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector sought views on whether short-term lets should be included in the scope of our proposals for rented homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate C or equivalent by 2030, to help ensure a consistent standard across all private rented properties.

“No final decisions have been made, and the government has proposed to maintain a range of exemptions available to landlords to ensure that required investment is fair and proportionate.

“The government remains committed to taking an evidence-based approach and will consider the balance between supporting tourism and reaching our net zero goals.”

The government is expected to release its findings from the EPC consultation in due course.