Renting in Oxford
Oxford City Council · South East
Local council rules, licensing schemes, and tenant resources for renters in Oxford.
Licensing Schemes
Active Schemes
HMO Licence Fee
£1,000 - £1,500
Estimated 15,000 private rented properties in the Oxford area.
HMO Rules in Oxford
Oxford operates additional HMO licensing across the entire city. The council has strict planning controls on HMOs and an Article 4 direction. University-linked demand creates intense competition for rental properties.
Check the HMO Register
View the public HMO register: Oxford City Council HMO Register
What landlords must do:
- Obtain the correct licence for the property type
- Meet minimum room sizes (6.51m2 for one person, 10.22m2 for two)
- Provide adequate kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Install and maintain fire safety equipment
- Keep the property in good repair and free from hazards
Report a Housing Problem
If you are experiencing issues with your rented property in Oxford, contact the council's environmental health team. They can investigate complaints about damp, mould, disrepair, overcrowding, and other hazards.
Phone
01865 249811
Contact via website
Council Website
www.oxford.gov.ukTenant Advice in Oxford
Local Advice Line
Shelter Oxford: 0344 515 1540
Free help is available from:
- Shelter (national housing charity, free advice line: 0808 800 4444)
- Citizens Advice (free, confidential advice on housing issues)
- Your local council's housing advice service
Rental Market in Oxford
2-Bed Rent
£1,400
/month
Avg Yield
4.3%
Growth (YoY)
4.8%
Demand
Very High
Your Rights as a Renter
Whether you are renting in Oxfordor anywhere else in the UK, you have legal protections as a tenant. The Renters' Rights Bill strengthens these protections further.
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