To receive a one-year licence you must complete a valid licence application before expiry.
There are no additional pre-requisite criteria for receiving an annual licence with re-inspection.
To receive an annual licence without re-inspection, all conditions must be completed and there must be no concerns over the management of the house.
First-time licensees
All first-time licensees will have one-year licences with re-inspections initially.
Eligibility criteria
It is your responsibility to meet all of the eligibility criteria for the licence and provide all necessary evidence when requested. If you do not provide all requested documentation in time, we will automatically assess your application based on the evidence we hold and issue a licence accordingly, which will generally be an annual licence.
Acts and Regulations
Although not a pre-requisite for receiving a one-year licence, you still have a legal duty to comply with all relevant Acts and Regulations; including (but not restricted to) the Housing Act 2004, Planning and Building Regulations, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Reasons we may revoke your licence or take enforcement action
Should any issues arise or new information be discovered after the licence is issued, Oxford City Council reserves the right to revoke the licence. If you are found to have provided false or misleading information or made a false declaration, we may take enforcement action against you.
