Oxford City Council has operated an Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) since 2011. The current designation is due to expire in June 2026.
Under the Housing Act 2004, the Council has a statutory duty to review the scheme and to conduct a formal consultation before any renewal.
The purpose of this report is to present the findings of the review and to seek approval to proceed with a statutory 10-week public consultation on the proposed renewal of the scheme.