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.
Housing 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)
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