Am I Exempt? MEES Exemption Checker
Answer 7 quick questions to find out whether your rental property qualifies for a MEES exemption, which type applies, and what documentation you need.
Want the exact, costed route to EPC C for your property?
The EPC C Action Planturns your property’s real EPC record into an ordered, costed upgrade plan: which measures, in what order, which grants you qualify for, and whether an exemption applies. Backed by 29.2 million real EPC records, so you see what properties like yours actually spent to reach C.
Is your property domestic or non-domestic?
MEES applies to domestic (residential) private rented properties in England and Wales.
About MEES Exemptions
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) require most private rented properties in England and Wales to have an EPC rating of C or above. However, the regulations recognise that not every property can reach this standard, and several exemption routes are available for landlords with genuine barriers.
Exemptions must be registered on the PRS Exemptions Register and are valid for 5 years. They do not exempt you from all improvement work, only from works that are genuinely not possible within the allowed criteria.
Disclaimer
This tool provides general guidance only and is not legal or professional advice. Always consult a qualified energy assessor or legal adviser before registering an exemption. Local authorities can investigate and penalise invalid exemptions.