Clergy housing and diocesan property

Clergy housing and diocesan property

The Diocese of Oxford maintains around 440 clergy homes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. This page brings together key information for clergy and their households, including housing policies, practical guidance and contacts for the Property Team.

If you're unsure of the ownership of a property, please contact the Property Team at propertyenquiries@oxford.anglican.org.

Cover of Housing Policy. Click to view PDFHousing policy

Clear, practical guidance for clergy and others occupying housing provided by the Diocese of Oxford. It explains how diocesan housing is managed, what standards can be expected and the responsibilities of the diocese, parishes and occupants.

  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Quinquennial inspections
  • Planned improvements
  • Net Zero and energy-efficiency work
  • Housing standards and expectations
  • Health and safety
  • Complaints procedure

Download the Housing Policy (PDF)


 

FAQs document cover. Click to view PDF.Living in a clergy house

This practical guide answers the questions clergy most commonly ask about living in a diocesan property.

  • Moving into your home
  • Decorating and flooring
  • Pets
  • Security
  • Heating and utilities
  • Gardens and trees
  • Moving out
  • Adaptations
  • Lodgers and sub-letting

Download the Living in a Clergy House FAQs (PDF)


 

Property Team contacts

Property enquiries
propertyenquiries@oxford.anglican.org

Repairs and maintenance
property.maintenance@oxford.anglican.org

Telephone
01865 208 200

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