The Emergency Repair Grant program provides emergency home repairs for owner-occupied households located in Tulsa city limits whose household income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).  Eligible repairs include items that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of the occupants. The applicant must own and occupy the residence and not be located within a designated floodplain area.

This is a grant program and is not required to be repaid.

Areas of service:

• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Security (doors and windows)
• Roofs
• Heating
• Service lines

Applications are not being accepted at this time for the Emergency Repair Grant. This page will be updated once the application process opens again.

The Rehabilitation Loan program provides major home repairs for owner-occupied households located in Tulsa city limits whose household income is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Eligible repairs include items that may lead to long-term habitability concerns. The applicant must own and occupy the residence and not be located within a designated floodplain area.

This is a loan program that is forgiven if the home remains in compliance for are least five (5) years. Compliance includes maintaining residency, holding an active homeowners’ insurance policy, and keeping property taxes up to date.

Areas of service:

• Lead Based Paint
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Security (doors and windows)
• Roofs
• Heating
• Interior issues
• Weatherization

Due to overwhelming response, the program waiting list is currently full and applications are not being accepted at this time. Please continue to check this page for program updates.

What are the qualifications for the program?

1. Home must be within the Tulsa city limits (not in a floodplain).
2. Total family income must not exceed income guidelines.
3. No Contract for Deeds.
4. Applicant must own and live in the home.

Is there a cutoff date for applications?
No, but due to limited funding applications may be halted at any time until the next fiscal year.

What documents need to be turned in with the Emergency Repair application?

• Proof of Income, at least 2 months (for anyone over the age of 18 in the home)
• Deed (with applicant’s name)
• Copy of most current utility bill
• Other documents may be requested by the financial officer on a case-by-case basis.

How will the Inspector get in touch with me?
One of our inspectors will either reach you by knocking/visiting the home, posted notice at home, and/or phone call.

How do I return my completed application?
You can return your completed application one of four ways:

• Mail: City of Tulsa
  Attn: Housing Office
  175 E. 2nd St Suite 480
  Tulsa OK 74103
  
  
• Fax: (918) 596-0797
• Email: housing@cityoftulsa.org
• In Person: Deliver it to City Hall on the 4th floor.

What happens once I turn in my application?

• Once your application is received it will be reviewed to see if you pre-qualify.
• Then an inspector will visit you in your home to make sure you have a qualifying repair. If so, you will be approved for a repair.
• The process to get bids and get the repair done can take a few months to complete.

Additional partner resources that may be able to help you with emergency repairs and rehabilitation.

• Revitalize T Town (918) 742-6241
• Catholic Charities (918) 949-4673
• Home Serve Cares Foundation. www.homeservepeople.com  (855) 336-2465
• PSO Home weatherization Assistance. (888) 774-1366
  PowerForwardWithPSO.com
• CARD www.cardcag.org (918) 341-5000

We Need Contractors!

The Housing Office in conjunction with several HUD funded programs invites general contractor, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or roofing contractor to apply for the Housing Programs' contractors list.

Qualifications

• Insurance
  • General Liability Insurance: All contractors shall have general liability insurance that insures $500,000 for each occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate.
  • Workers Compensation: All contractors shall carry workers compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma, for all persons engaged in work at the site. DCE Housing will not accept exempt status for the Housing Assistance Programs.
  • Vehicle: All contractors shall carry comprehensive automobile insurance in accordance with the Laws of the State of Oklahoma and the City of Tulsa.
• Not De-Barred (HUD has a list of De-Barred contractors, you company cannot be on this list)
• Email Address (Your email address must have the ability to print PDF files)
• Required License/Registrations (Electricians, Plumbers, Mechanical, Roofers, Lead Base Paint)

• Apply Now by downloading the application

Recruitment and Orientation

If you are a general contractor, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or roofing contractor and you would like to know more about the programs please click on an orientation class below:

Orientation classes:

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Working Forms

Contractor Spec Book
Pay Request - Sample
Emergency Repair Pre-Construction
Sample Bid (how to fill out a bid)
W-9
ACH (Direct Deposit)
Contractor Guidelines

Rehab Pre-Construction Worksheet
Word version
PDF Version

If you have questions about becoming a contractor, please email us.

Housing Office
175 E. 2nd St., Suite 480
Tulsa, OK, 74103

E-mail
Phone: (918) 576-5552
Fax (918) 596-0797