Oxford landlord licensing
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For landlords in Oxford, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Whole city, starting 1 September 2022; additional HMO licensing. Mandatory HMO licensing also applies, as it does across England.
| Selective licensing | |
|---|---|
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Whole city |
| Start | 1 September 2022 |
| End | Check with the council |
| Additional HMO licensing | |
| Status | yes |
| Area / wards | Check with the council |
| Start | Check with the council |
| End | Check with the council |
| Mandatory HMO licensing | Check with the council |
| Fees as stated by the official source | Check with the council |
| Official source | https://www.oxford.gov.uk/selective-licensing/selective-licensing-application-guide |
| Last checked | 12 October 2026 |
What this means for landlords
If your property is in the selective licensing area, you need a licence for each rented home there, not just for HMOs. The end date isn't confirmed, so check with the council.
Smaller HMOs that fall below the mandatory threshold may still need a licence under the additional scheme. Check the end date with the council.
Fees: check with the council.
Oxford licensing FAQs
Do I need a property licence to rent out a home in Oxford?
For landlords in Oxford, the council's published position is: selective licensing covering Whole city, starting 1 September 2022; additional HMO licensing.
How much is a landlord licence in Oxford?
We couldn't confirm the fees from an official source, so check with the council.
When does the licensing scheme in Oxford end?
We couldn't confirm an end date from an official source, so check with the council.
When was this page last checked?
We last checked the official source on 12 October 2026. Schemes change, so confirm with the council before you apply.
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