Hope for the Holidays - The Nutcracker (4)

Tulsa Selected to Participate In New Initiative to Break Link Between Housing Instability, Incarceration

Tulsa has been selected as one of four communities/entities to participate in the launch of the Just Home Project, a national program designed to advance community-driven efforts to break the link between housing instability and jail incarceration.

IFB 21-917 Trailer Mounted Hydraulic Power Unit & Hydr-Driven Submersible Trash Pump Head

Street Rehabilitation Project Begins on East 11th Street

City Announces Largest Improvements Project for Playgrounds, Sports Courts in Tulsa Parks History

$9.8 Million has been dedicated for park improvements including 98% of all the City’s sports courts, replacements to 29 playgrounds, and more!

Mayor Bynum Selects Michael Baker As Tulsa’s 12th Fire Chief

Michael Baker, former Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the Tulsa Fire Department, was chosen Monday to serve as Tulsa’s 12th Fire Chief. He will take his post effective Tuesday, June 16.

Planning and Neighborhoods

The Department of Planning and Neighborhoods is a department of the City of Tulsa, covering Planning, Zoning, Neighborhoods, Housing, Code Enforcement, and Special Events.

Animal Services

City of Tulsa Animal Services is dedicated to providing temporary shelter, compassionate care and humane disposition of lost and unwanted animals; investigating and preventing animal cruelty, neglect and inhumane treatment; enforcing animal ordinances and laws; assuring public health and safety; and promoting responsible pet ownership.

City Continues 1921 Graves Investigation at Oaklawn Cemetery with Plans to Begin Third Full Excavation; Site Preparation to Begin Tuesday, Sept. 5

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the City will announce plans to start the third excavation at Oaklawn Cemetery as part of the 1921 Graves Investigation. Site preparation will last a few days, and when complete, the full excavation will start.

City of Tulsa to Seek Public Input July 24 on Updating FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan

Want to help the City of Tulsa prepare for the next tornado or flood? The City is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and seeks input from residents at a public meeting Tuesday, July 24, on the natural disasters that could affect them.

City Offices Closed On Monday, July 5, 2021

City Hall, Municipal Court, and other City facilities will be closed Monday, July 5, for Independence Day, since July 4 is a Sunday this year. Please read more for information on trash service, the mulch site, Animal Welfare, Rec Centers, golf courses, and Tulsa Transit.

City Releases Request for Proposals for Low-Barrier Shelter, Case Management Program

The City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services to operate a non-congregate low barrier shelter and case management program.

City of Tulsa to Celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 8 to Sept. 17

The City of Tulsa will celebrate its immigrant community during Welcoming Week 2023, a celebration across our nation that brings immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents together, from Sept. 8 - 17.

City Leaders Announce Steps to Help Address Homelessness in Tulsa 2025

News Release: March 11, 2025

Mayor Nichols, City Leaders to Host Fourth Community Conversation in Midtown on Thursday

News Release: May 12, 2025

City Provides Significant Archeological, DNA Updates in 1921 Graves Investigation

News Release: June 18, 2025

City Leaders Celebrate Opening of Chamberlain Pool at Chamberlain Park

News Release: July 3, 2025

City Takes Major Steps Forward on Key Housing Initiatives

News Release: August 27, 2025

Tulsa Undergoing Largest Homelessness Response in City’s History - 9-8-25

News Release: September 8, 2025

City Celebrates Topping Out of New Animal Services Shelter

News Release: October 1, 2025

City, County Reach Agreement to Move Low-Barrier Shelter Facility Forward

News release: October 20, 2025

City of Tulsa to Host Town Hall on Vista Shadow Mountain Redevelopment

News Release: October 22, 2025

City of Tulsa Winter Weather, Extreme Cold Update Jan. 22 2026

News Release: January 22, 2026

City Offices Closed Friday, April 3, in Observance of Good Friday-2026

News Release: April 1, 2026

Mayor Nichols, Tulsa City Council Proclaim April as Financial Literacy Month

News Release: April 2, 2026