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A sign labeled "601" stands in the grass in front of trees and a house

Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity

Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.

Two houses side to side being built

More affordable housing on the way as current Habitat plan nears completion

The final two houses in Oxford's 20-home Habitat for Humanity development are set to finish construction this year. Two new affordable housing developments are in the works to meet additional housing needs.

Oxford City Council members sit around a board room table

Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions

Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.

Oxford planning new dog park and dog training center

Oxford planning new dog park and dog training center

New opportunities for training and enrichment are on the way for some of Oxford's four-legged residents. A new dog training facility is set to open on College Corner Pike, and the city is accepting proposals for a new dog park.

Waffle House coming to Oxford as soon as fall

Waffle House coming to Oxford as soon as fall

Waffle House has broken ground for its Oxford restaurant on College Corner Pike.