Is an EPC for the common areas mandatory?

Yes, for apartment buildings with at least two dwellings, according to vlaanderen.be. It also applies if there is a single owner and regardless of a sale or rental.

The law does not say exactly who. In practice, the syndic or the homeowners' association (VME) usually orders it. It must be prepared by a certified type A energy expert.

There is no fixed price: it depends on the complexity of the building and on travel. We work on request; ask for a quote with the address and the number of dwellings.

EPC for the common areas of an apartment building: what owners' associations must know

Short answer: an apartment building with at least two dwellings needs an EPC for the common areas, even with a single owner and regardless of a sale or rental. It is prepared by a certified type A energy expert, the data is automatically carried over into the EPC of each apartment, and the certificate is valid for 10 years. We work on request. Status: 14 October 2026.

What is the EPC for the common areas?

It shows the energy performance of what residents use together: among other things the corridors and stairs, the walls and the roof. It also contains recommendations for improvement. It is a separate certificate, alongside the EPC of each apartment.

Which buildings does it apply to?

Every apartment building with at least two dwellings. Also if there is only one owner, and also if there is no shared staircase. The source for this is vlaanderen.be.

What does the syndic or homeowners' association (VME) have to do with it?

The law does not state exactly who orders the certificate. In practice the syndic or the VME (the homeowners' association) usually does, because the costs come from the shared fund and the data applies to all apartments. Agree in advance who will be in contact with the expert.

How does it relate to the EPC of an apartment?

The data from the EPC for the common areas is used automatically when the EPC of each apartment, shop or office in the building is prepared.

How does it work?

You request a quote with the address, the number of dwellings and any plans.
The expert visits the common areas: facades, roof, basement, technical rooms and corridors.
You receive the certificate, normally within 48 hours of the visit, and it is registered in the Energy Performance Database.

See also our service EPC for common areas, the prices page and when an EPC is mandatory. We work for buildings in Leuven, Zaventem, Vilvoorde and all municipalities within 30 km around Tervuren, among others.

Apartment building? Request a quote or call 0475 65 10 05.