Occupancy Limits: Broken Arrow vs Owasso

How many bedrooms can I rent in a Broken Arrow short-term rental?

It depends on the operational type. A Type 1 owner-occupied STR may rent up to two bedrooms while you live in the home. A Type 2 non-owner-occupied STR may rent up to four guest bedrooms with a Specific Use Permit (and no more than one room per 2,000 square feet of lot area). A Type 3 bed-and-breakfast may rent up to eight rooms with a Specific Use Permit and hotel/motel tax registration.

Can I run a non-owner-occupied Airbnb in Broken Arrow without a Specific Use Permit?

No. Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) and Type 3 (bed-and-breakfast) rentals require a Specific Use Permit from the City Council under the Zoning Ordinance. Operating without the SUP and city license is a violation enforceable by the Planning and Community Development Department, with penalties including license revocation and daily fines through Municipal Court.

Does Owasso allow short-term rentals like Airbnb?

Owasso has not adopted a dedicated short-term rental ordinance, but the city's published home-occupation rules expressly exclude 'Bed and breakfast' and 'Inn or tourist home' from activities that qualify as a permitted home occupation. Before listing a property, contact the Community Development Department at 918-376-1540 or planning@cityofowasso.com for a written zoning determination, and register with the Owasso Finance Department to remit the city's 5% hotel tax.

How many guests can stay in an Owasso vacation rental?

Owasso has not published a numeric occupancy cap for short-term rentals because the city does not have a separate STR ordinance. Whether a particular rental is even allowed depends on the zoning district and on the home-occupation rules, which exclude bed-and-breakfast and tourist-home uses. Confirm the use, structure, and any guest count with Community Development before advertising the property.