Oxford is part of South East
Landlord register deadline in Oxford
Register by 14 June 2027
Registration opens on 15 March 2027, in 136 days. You can register early from 15 December 2026.
Subject to Parliament: the register's regulations were laid before Parliament on 9 September 2026 and still need approval. The dates and the £65 fee come from the government's announcements and could change. The draft regulations.
South East is the 4th of 9 English regions to register. See every region's dates.
How many rented homes in Oxford need registering?
Oxford had 17,762 privately rented homes at the 2021 Census, 32% of households, above England's 20%. That's the 2nd highest of 64 councils in South East. Each of those homes needs registering by 14 June 2027.
The average private rent in Oxford was £1,957 a month in September 2026, above the South East average of £1,438. It's the most expensive of 64 councils in South East. Rents rose 2.4% over the year, against 3.5% across the region.
| 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed £1,346 | 2 bed £1,662 | 3 bed £2,030 | 4+ bed £2,850 |
At that rent, the £65 yearly register fee works out at about 1 day' rent per property.
Of homes in Oxford with an EPC, 58% are rated C or above, above England's 53% and the 20th most efficient of 64 councils in South East. About 4 in 10 are D or below and would need work if the proposed EPC C rule for 2030 becomes law. EPC rules for landlords.
Sources: ONS Census 2021 (tenure), ONS Price Index of Private Rents, ONS EPC data for EPCs lodged in the 10 years to March 2025, all tenures.
Renting in Oxford? Check a rent increase against local rents, or see your rights as a renter.
Does Oxford have landlord licensing?
Yes. Oxford runs 2 licensing schemes. A licence is needed on top of registering, and you'll give its details when you register.
Additional HMO licensing: Whole city (2026 scheme)
All HMOs across Oxford, including 3 and 4 person HMOs
Selective licensing: Whole city
Privately rented homes across Oxford not covered by HMO licensing
What fines can Oxford give landlords?
Oxford can fine landlords who aren't registered once the deadline passes on 14 June 2027: up to £7,000, or £40,000 for false information or repeat breaches. How fines and enforcement work.
Oxford's civil penalty policy
Get an email before your deadline
One email when registration opens for your area, then 30 and 7 days before the deadline. Nothing else.
Questions landlords ask
When do landlords in Oxford have to register?
By 14 June 2027. Properties in Oxford follow the South East timetable, which opens on 15 March 2027. The deadline follows the property, so it applies wherever you live.
Does Oxford have selective licensing?
Yes. Oxford runs selective licensing (Whole city) covering privately rented homes across Oxford not covered by HMO licensing, until 31 August 2027. Rented homes in the area need a licence as well as being on the register.
Is Oxford's Selective licensing scheme ending?
The current scheme (Whole city) is due to end on 31 August 2027. Councils often consult on a renewal before then, so check Oxford's website before assuming you won't need a licence.
Has Oxford updated its fines policy for the Renters' Rights Act?
Oxford has published Civil Penalty Policy (new policy adopted October 2026) (adopted October 2026), but we couldn't confirm whether it covers the Renters' Rights Act.
What is the average rent in Oxford?
£1,957 a month in September 2026, according to the ONS. A two-bedroom home averaged £1,662. The £65 yearly register fee is about 1 day' average rent.
Councils like Oxford
Oxford's nearest matches in South East on rent and the share of homes rented privately. All share the 14 June 2027 deadline.
- Brighton and Hove £1,816 a month
- Reading £1,582 a month
- Slough £1,567 a month
- Windsor and Maidenhead £1,801 a month
- Elmbridge £1,885 a month
- Guildford £1,754 a month