EPC Certificate in Brussels: handed over on site on the day of the visit
Mandatory for every sale or rental in Brussels. Your official certificate signed and registered, handed over on site on the day of the visit by a certified assessor (Bruxelles Environnement). Valid for 10 years, appointment within 48 hours.
While others send the PDF
3 days later, yours is already in your inbox.
Live encoding on tablet inside the official Brussels Environment software, certificate received by email before the visit ends.
Official softwareof the Brussels Capital Region
- Technical site visit
- Back to office, encoding
- 1 to 5 days delay
- PDF received days later
AL Energy
- Technical site visit
- Live encoding on tablet
- No delay
- Certificate by email before the visit ends
Appointment within 48h · No urgency surcharge
How much does an EPC Certificate cost in Brussels?
Rates depend on the type and size of the property: from €125 incl. VAT for a studio, €165 for an apartment, €245 for a house. All prices are fixed, with no hidden costs, and include the on-site visit, full analysis and official registration with Brussels Environment.
What is the EPC Certificate?
The EPC Certificate (PEB in French, EPB in Dutch) rates your property from A (energy-efficient) to G (energy-hungry) based on consumption in kWh/m²/year. It is mandatory in Brussels for every sale or rental.
Mandatory since 2011 for every sale or rental. Must be mentioned in the property advertisement.
Valid for 10 years from the date of issue. After renovation works, a new certificate valorises your improvements.
Fines of €50 to €62,500 without a certificate. From 2033, properties above 275 kWh/m²/year will be sanctioned. Details of the sanctions →
Appointment guaranteed within 48 hours in all 19 communes. Official certificate registered on the regional platform.
Find out more: definition and meaning of the EPC Certificate.
The EPC market in Brussels: what you need to know
The Brussels Capital Region has a very varied housing stock, with specific characteristics that directly affect EPC scores. Understanding this reality helps you better anticipate the result of your assessment.
An old and energy-hungry housing stock
Brussels has approximately 550,000 dwellings, most of which were built before 1970. According to Brussels Environment, nearly 70% of Brussels dwellings are rated class E, F or G on the EPC scale. This is explained by:
- Town houses and Art Nouveau buildings (Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, Schaerbeek): beautiful buildings but often poorly insulated, original single glazing, high ceilings
- Post-war apartment blocks (1950–1970) (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Anderlecht, Jette): uninsulated walls, old windows, outdated gas heating
- 1970s–80s towers and residences (Evere, Woluwe, Ganshoren): first-generation double glazing, minimal insulation
- Recent construction (2000+): generally label B or C, compliant with the EPC standards in force at the time of construction
Regional targets 2033 and 2045
Brussels imposes binding targets to improve the energy performance of the housing stock:
Maximum 275 kWh/m²/year
(maximum label E)
Fines for F and G properties
Maximum 150 kWh/m²/year
(minimum label C)
Mass renovation target
Carbon neutrality
All buildings label A–B
These targets mean that owners of energy-hungry properties must plan their renovations now to avoid future penalties. Details on fines and penalties →
Brussels vs Wallonia and Flanders
Each Belgian region has its own EPC regulations. A certificate issued in Wallonia is not valid in Brussels. The main differences:
- Scale: Brussels uses A to G, Wallonia A++ to G, Flanders A+ to F with a label system
- Competent authority: Brussels Environment (Brussels), SPW Énergie (Wallonia), VEKA (Flanders)
- Future targets: Brussels is the most ambitious region, with numerical targets from 2033
Renovation grants
The Renolution programme has ended. New regional grants for energy renovation are being prepared. Check with Brussels Environment for the schemes currently in force.
EPC scale: energy labels from A to G
Scale from A (≤ 45 kWh/m²/year) to G (> 345 kWh/m²/year). Most Brussels properties fall between D and F. A property rated A–B sells 5 to 15% more than a property rated E–G.
| Label | Consumption (kWh/m²/year) | Performance | Property type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ≤ 45 | Low consumption | Very high-performance building, new or thoroughly renovated |
| B | 46 – 95 | Good performance | High-performance renovation or recent construction |
| C | 96 – 150 | Satisfactory | Renovated building with insulation and good heating |
| D | 151 – 210 | Average | Standard building, partially renovated |
| E | 211 – 275 | Weak | Older building, poorly or not insulated |
| F | 276 – 345 | Very energy-hungry | Urgent renovation recommended |
| G | > 345 | Energy sieve | Very old building with no insulation whatsoever |
Impact on the value of your property
A property with label A–B sells on average 5 to 15% more than a property rated E–F–G. The EPC is a decisive criterion for buyers in Brussels.
How does the EPC certification work?
From first contact to official certificate: 48 to 72 hours.
Why choose AL Energy?
Who can issue an EPC Certificate in Brussels?
Only an assessor certified by Brussels Environment can issue a valid EPC Certificate. AL Energy has 2 certified assessors, operating throughout the Brussels Capital Region. Each certificate is registered in the official Brussels Environment database.
Note: a certificate issued in Wallonia or Flanders is not valid in Brussels. Each region has its own system and assessors.
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Frequently asked questions — EPC Certificate in Brussels
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Related pages: property type and service areas
For specific information depending on your situation, see our dedicated pages:
By property type:
Service in all 19 communes of the Brussels Capital Region. Visit the page of your commune (Anderlecht, Ixelles, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Molenbeek, Brussels City and all the others) directly via the site menu.
Request your EPC Certificate in Brussels
Mandatory for every sale or rental, valid for 10 years, fast appointment with an assessor certified by Brussels Environment.
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