Oxford Tenancy Strategy & Tenancy Policy Consultation

Closes 26 Oct 2025

Opened 29 Sep 2025

Overview

Oxford City Council is updating its Tenancy Strategy and Tenancy Policy, and we need your feedback.

Your views will help the Council and its partners deliver housing services that are safe, fair, and responsive to tenants’ needs.

What is the Tenancy Strategy?

The Tenancy Strategy sets out Oxford City Council’s expectations for all registered providers of social housing in Oxford when issuing and managing tenancies.

The draft Tenancy Strategy is available at the bottom of this page

What is the Tenancy Policy?

The Tenancy Policy is Oxford City Council’s policy for managing council tenancies. It covers the types of tenancy we offer and how we support tenants to maintain their homes successfully.

The draft Tenancy Policy is available at the bottom of this page.

Why is it important?

The Tenancy Strategy confirms the Council’s expectations for tenancy management across all registered providers of social housing in Oxford, including Oxford City Council as a landlord.

How to take part?

The consultation is a short set of questions, which can be completed:

  • Online (see the link below)

  • On paper (hard copies are available from Oxford Town Hall)

If you need this document in another language, large print, Braille, or audio format, please contact the Strategy and Service Development Team on 01865 249811 or email: tenancyconsultation@oxford.gov.uk

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