How much does an EPC certificate for rental cost in Brussels?

Same fixed rates for rental or sale: studio €125, apartment <100 sqm €165, apartment 100-150 sqm €195, house €245, building €305. No rental surcharge, price stated upfront in the quote. VAT included.

What documents should I prepare before the visit?

No documents required in advance. The assessor takes all measurements on site (surface, insulation, frames, boiler, ventilation). If you have invoices for recent works (insulation, boiler, frames), they may improve the score, but their absence does not prevent issuance.

EPC Certificate for Rental in Brussels — your lease compliant within 48h

Lease about to be signed, real estate listing to publish, tenant requesting the energy class? AL Energy issues your EPC certificate for rental with live tablet encoding during the visit — no surcharge, from €125 inc. VAT.

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Why an EPC certificate is essential to rent in Brussels

Real estate listing

Immoweb, Logic-immo, Zimmo, agencies: the energy class must appear on every rental listing, otherwise listings are removed and you risk a fine.

Lease signing

The EPC certificate must be handed to the tenant before or at the latest at lease signing. Without it, the lease can be challenged and you face a fine.

Financial sanctions

From €50 to €62,500 if the certificate is missing or the listing is non-compliant. Fines details →

Good to know — one EPC for 10 years, regardless of tenants

The EPC certificate is valid 10 years and remains valid even if you change tenants during this period. You only need to renew it if major works modify the energy performance (insulation, boiler, frames), or upon expiry.

6 situations where your rental EPC is urgent

Lease signed this week

Tenant signing on Monday? Appointment within 48h, certificate finalised on site so you have the official PDF before signing.

Immoweb / Logic-immo listing

No energy class = listing rejected or removed. Express EPC to publish quickly without losing visibility.

Tenant requesting the EPC

Tenant in place demanding their EPC certificate? We work directly with them on site, in 60-90 minutes, with minimal disruption.

Short-term rental / Airbnb

Airbnb, Booking, furnished rental: the EPC is mandatory and must appear on the listing. Same rate as a classic rental.

Formal notice received

Brussels Environment notifies you of non-compliance? Quick regularisation to avoid sanctions of €200 to €62,500.

Expired certificate (10 years)

Your EPC dates from 2015 and a new lease starts soon? Quick recertification with live encoding on site.

Rental EPC pricing — same rates as standard

Our landlord commitment: fixed price by property type, valid for both rental and sale. Quote confirmed before the visit, no hidden costs.

See pricing details by property type:

Studio · €125 Apartment · from €165 House · from €245 Building · from €305

Your rental EPC in 4 steps

📞 Quote request

Call or fill in the form. Fixed quote within 1-3h, slot offered within 48h. No surprises on price.

⚡ Quick response 💰 Immediate fixed price

🏠 Property visit, 60-90 min

With or without tenant on site. Measurements, photos, boiler, insulation, frames. No preparation required.

⏱️ 60-90 min on site 🔑 With or without tenant

💻 Live tablet encoding

The assessor encodes your file in the official software during the visit. EPC score calculated in real time.

🔬 Official software 👀 Validated in front of you

🏆 Compliant certificate in your name

Official PDF emailed, valid 10 years, registered with Brussels Environment. Ready for Immoweb and lease signing.

✅ Valid 10 years 📥 Official regional

Why landlords choose us

48h appointmentLease signed this week? We adapt to your schedule

Live encodingOfficial PDF emailed before the end of the visit

No surchargeSame price for rental or sale, from €125

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Frequently asked questions — Rental EPC

Is the EPC certificate really mandatory to rent in Brussels?

Yes. Since 2011, every Brussels landlord must provide a valid EPC certificate to the tenant no later than lease signing, and display the energy class on every real estate listing (Immoweb, Logic-immo, agencies). Lack of certificate exposes the landlord to fines from €50 to €62,500. Learn more about the legal obligation →

How much does a rental EPC cost?

Same fixed rates as a sale: €125 for a studio, €165 for an apartment <100 sqm, €195 for 100-150 sqm, €245 for a house, €305 for a 2-unit building. No rental surcharge. See all our pricing →

Can the EPC be done with the tenant in place?

Yes. Simply inform the tenant and schedule a 60-90 minute appointment. The assessor needs access to all rooms (kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, cellar, attic if applicable). You can join the assessor or the tenant can be present alone.

Must I redo the EPC for each new tenant?

No. The EPC certificate is valid 10 years regardless of the number of successive tenants during this period. You only need to redo it if major works modify the energy performance (insulation, boiler, frames), or upon expiry.

Do Airbnb and furnished rentals also need an EPC?

Yes. Every property rented in Brussels must have a valid EPC certificate, including furnished and short-term rentals (Airbnb, Booking, etc.). The energy class must also appear on short-term rental listings.

What documents to provide before the visit?

No documents to prepare. The assessor takes all measurements on site. If you have recent works invoices (insulation, boiler, frames, solar panels), they may improve the energy score, but their absence does not prevent issuance.

How long to receive the certificate?

In most cases, the official PDF is emailed before the end of the visit, thanks to live tablet encoding in the official Brussels Environment software. Otherwise, the certificate is sent within 24-48h.

Landlord across the 19 municipalities of Brussels

Our rental service operates throughout the Brussels-Capital Region:

Brussels-City (1000) Schaerbeek (1030) Etterbeek (1040) Ixelles (1050) Saint-Gilles (1060) Anderlecht (1070) Molenbeek (1080) Koekelberg (1081) Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (1082) Ganshoren (1083) Jette (1090) Evere (1140) Woluwe-Saint-Pierre (1150) Auderghem (1160) Watermael-Boitsfort (1170) Uccle (1180) Forest (1190) Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) Saint-Josse (1210)

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