Miami University Student Information

The Oxford Community welcomes Miami Student Residents for another academic year. Whether you live on campus or off campus, there is information you should know in order to ensure that your time in Oxford is enjoyable. We at the city building want you to enjoy your years in Oxford. We also wish to encourage you to be responsible, respectful members of our community, and to that end, we have attempted to create this links page to provide you with a lot of the information you will need to ensure your time here is not plagued with problems. We also encourage you to take part in the numerous events and programs offered by the city of Oxford and other area organizations and businesses.

Below you will find links to pages within the city website which will provide you information on numerous topics such as paying your utilities, parking, code enforcement and public safety. The topics are shown in red; clicking the words will take you to the page links.

If you need further information, or cannot find what you are looking for, you can reach the city of Oxford at 524-5200 or the Communications Center at the Police Department at 524-5240.

Oxford Police Department:

Parking in Oxford is difficult at the best of times, and with the onset of the academic year, it becomes very frustrating. Parking In Oxford will provide you information on citation costs, parking options, and Residential Permit Parking. Getting a parking ticket is no fun. Not paying your parking tickets may lead to having your vehicle immobilized or impounded. Parking Citation and Regulation information is located in OPD's Need to Know page.

Having a party? Make sure it does not become a Nuisance Party.

OPD prints a list of basic information that may assist you in making your stay in Oxford a little better and a little less stressful. Print your copy of Tips for Living In Oxford.

The repercussions of getting cited or arrested in Oxford can be long-term. It will also cost you more than just a few dollars. Citation Cost Information is provided so that you can understand the monetary expectations of appearing in Area I Court.

Placing indoor furniture on your porch, patio, or lawn is a health & safety issue in Oxford and is strictly prohibited. Further information can be found at Outdoor Furniture.

Think it's too early to worry about snow? Well, it may not be snowing, but if you are not aware of the Snow Emergency Routes & Regulations in Oxford, then familiarize yourself to ensure you won't have your car towed this winter.

Off-Campus Living

Living off-campus can be quite an adjustment. You've just moved in and are new to the area. Who should you call if you have an emergency? Having a problem with your telephone? Studying abroad and need to get a passport?

The Off-Campus Housing brochure is a quick reference for helpful numbers. Some of the numbers included are: the number for the hospital, the license bureau, the Lane Public Library, and the local post office, just to name a few.

A new website for off-campus students muohio.edu/oxfordoffcampus was developed for the benefit of students living off-campus.

Always remember: When you decide to live off campus, you choose to be a member of a neighborhood. Many of your neighbors are retirees and families with children. Please be a responsible and considerate neighbor.

City Income Tax

If you are working in Oxford, look at your check stub or W-2 form to determine if your employer withholds Oxford city income tax. If city tax is withheld from your paychecks, you do not have to file an Oxford income tax return. If you work in Oxford and your employer does not withhold income tax or if you earn money on the side, such as consulting or other work and Oxford tax is not withheld, you must file a city income tax return

For more information on city income taxes, review the Oxford FAQs on income tax, or call the Regional Income Tax Agency at 1-800-860-7482.  You may also log onto www.ritaohio.com