The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides financial assistance to eligible residents who need help paying their utility bills.

Application Period: January 20 – March 31
If you qualify, this program can help offset heating and energy costs during the colder months.

To apply, please visit the link below and submit your application before the deadline. Assistance is limited, so we encourage residents to apply as soon as possible.

👉 Apply today using the link below

LIEAP Application

🥶❄️ Much colder temperatures over the next several days can lead to frozen pipes. To help prevent a costly plumbing repair, please leave your faucets dripping during this cold snap. 💧🚰

Additional cold weather reminders:
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate
• Keep your thermostat set consistently, even overnight
• Seal or cover outdoor faucets and disconnect hoses
• Bring pets indoors when possible and provide adequate shelter, bedding, and unfrozen water for outside animals
• Check on elderly neighbors or anyone who may need assistance

A little preparation now can help protect your home, pets, and neighbors. Stay warm! 🧣🔥

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The January Work Session Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

The City would like to share an update regarding residential trash rates. Beginning February 1, 2026, the monthly trash rate will reflect a $1.00 City service fee, consistent with existing City Code.

This fee has historically been part of the trash rate and is retained by the City of Oxford to help support the administrative and operational costs associated with providing trash services. While trash collection is contracted to an outside provider, the City continues to manage billing, oversight, and related services.

This adjustment restores a long-standing practice and does not represent an increase by the contracted trash service.

The City is committed to being transparent with residents and appreciates your understanding as we ensure services remain sustainable and well-managed. Questions may be directed to the City Office.

💳 Sign up for ACH Auto Pay!
It’s simple, secure, and stress-free.

✅ Fill out the ACH form
✅ Bring the form and a voided check to the City Office
✅ Once set up, your payment will automatically pull on the due date every month 📅

No stamps ✉️
No late fees ⏰
No forgetting 🙌

Stop by the office to get started and make utility payments one less thing to worry about! 😊

🐾 It’s a new year — time to update your dog tags for 2026! 🐾

If you haven’t renewed yet, now’s the time! All you need is:
✅ An up-to-date rabies vaccination
💲 $5.00 per dog

📌 Important reminders:
• Per City Code, households may have up to 3 dogs
• For an additional $60 per dog, you may have up to 5 dogs total
• All dogs over 6 months of age must be registered with the City of Oxford

🐕‍🦺 Why register?
If your pup ever gets out and Oxford PD finds them, their tag helps officers quickly reunite them with you—keeping your dog safe and saving you the hassle of a trip to the pound or possible citations.

Let’s keep our furry friends safe and home where they belong! 🏡🐾

KPP Energy is offering up to six (6) $1,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors. Oxford is a KPP Energy member, so local students may qualify.
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Students must live in a household receiving electric service from a KPP Energy member city (eligibility can be confirmed through the City of Oxford utility office).
Programs Supported:

• Electric-industry-related undergraduate programs (2- or 4-year college or technical/vocational)

• Full-time line worker training programs at approved technical colleges

Important Notes:

• Funds are paid directly to the school

• Proof of enrollment required by August 1

• Certain family members of KPP Energy staff and officials are not eligible

📄 Scholarship packets are available online.
📧 Applications must be submitted by April 15 to latherton@kpp.energy

KPP Scholarship Packet

In this edition of our Monthly Newsletter, you’ll find information on the City’s new penny policy, learn why electrical outages can occur, and see how Oxford PD is asking for your help!

Due to the late falling of leaves the Burn Site will be open today and through the weekend for the public to use. Regular rules apply that ONLY yard waste is to be dumped i.e. leaves, limbs, grass clippings.

Our Burn Site does get inspected by the State of Kansas to ensure that we are following proper procedures, so we ask that you adhere to the rules so that we do not get a violation from the state that could result in the closing of the Burn Site.

* Meeting agendas are subject to change *

The January 2026 Meeting will be held:
City Council Room, City Hall| 115 S. Sumner St.| Oxford, KS 67119
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

🎉 Exciting News from the City of Oxford! 🎉
Today we’re excited to officially launch our City of Oxford informational Facebook page!

This page will serve as another way for the City to share important updates, announcements, and timely information with the public—helping us keep our citizens informed more quickly and efficiently. 📣

📌 Please note: This page is for informational purposes only and messages will not be monitored. If you need to contact the City for any reason, please call or email the City Office directly.

We look forward to providing faster updates and improved communication with our community.
👉 Be sure to like and follow our page using the link below!

City of Oxford Facebook