Permitting

Electrical Contractors: Weatherhead permitting costs are currently waived. The City is working to expedite these permits. Learn More. 

Online Permitting

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Development Services Permitting responsibilities: 

• Promotes the safety, livability, and economic growth of the City of Tulsa
• Permits all development within the city
• Proposes building code revisions to the Ordinances of the City of Tulsa
• Registers the licenses of trade contractors
• Maintains permit records
• Reports construction statistics

Permitting has two major sections:

• Permit Center
• Plans Review

Third Party Plans Review and Inspection Program
To allow for faster plan reviews and inspections for development projects, the City of Tulsa has a Third Party Plans Review and Inspection Program. Developers may choose a third party provider that has been approved by the City of Tulsa to review plans and conduct inspections. This approved provider is authorized to recommend issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy.

For details, see the Program Manual

Quick Links:

Forms, Applications, Booklets:

New! Certificate of Occupancy Process
Infrastructure Development applications and forms
Permit Center applications and forms
Procedure booklets
Trade licensing applications and Stationary Engineer requirements and testing information
Yard and Campaign Sign Guide

Codes, Fees:

Current Codes, Ordinances and Standards
Full fee listing for permits, plans review and inspections

175 E. 2nd Street, 4th Floor | Tulsa, OK 74103 | (918) 596-9456 | Directory
Permit Center Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.