Tulsa is facing a significant housing shortage. Studies, such as the Tulsa Housing Study, indicate that Tulsa needs to develop nearly 13,000 new housing units over the next ten years. This demand is particularly acute for affordable housing, with a shortfall of 6,000 units.
Tulsa lacks an essential 6,000 affordable units for all Tulsans to have a place to call home. Nearly half of Tulsa's renters, a staggering 46%, struggle under the weight of being cost-burdened. Multiple initiatives and strategies are underway.
View Mayor Nichols' Housing Priorities
City leaders have launched a Housing Tracker, which tracks final inspections as part of the Certificate of Occupancy process to help identify the progress the City is making on increasing affordable housing stock. The online platform tracks statistics of new housing units created since December 2, 2024.
The City's Housing Office manages grants and loan programs to help qualifying homeowners needing assistance with rehabilitation of their properties. The programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The programs are only available to homeowners in the city limits of Tulsa who meet all program requirements, including the income limits.
View Emergency Repair and Rehab Programs
The Community Builder Pilot Program is designed to encourage housing rehabilitation efforts by partnering with and rewarding developers for their efforts to increase housing stock while also addressing vacant property. This program will assist in turning vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated properties back into usable housing by eliminating some of the challenges involved in the process. Participants will also receive support from a dedicated program liaison who will monitor code enforcement complaints and assist with compliance. This program is being implemented initially as a pilot program and the City reserves the right to limit the number of participants and properties to evaluate the program and make changes as needed.
If you are interested in learning more about the program please call (918) 576-5564 or email communitybuilder@cityoftulsa.org.
Are you interested in developing housing in Tulsa? Please email Travis Hulse for more information about potential development sites, public incentives, building permits, and other general information.
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