6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not have a specific short-term rental ordinance. STR operations in unincorporated areas must comply with the Tulsa County Zoning Code for permitted uses in the applicable zoning district. Oklahoma state sales tax (4.5%) applies. County hotel tax of up to 5% may apply under 68 O.S. §1370.1.
No county-level noise ordinance applies to STRs in unincorporated Tulsa County. Oklahoma state law (21 O.S. §1362) is the only noise regulation. STR operators should ensure guests do not disturb neighbors to avoid nuisance complaints. The Tulsa County Sheriff handles noise complaints.
STR operators in unincorporated Tulsa County must pay Oklahoma state sales tax (4.5%) and applicable county hotel/lodging tax up to 5% under 68 O.S. §1370.1. Operators must register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. No county-level STR license fee has been identified.
Unincorporated Tulsa County does not have STR-specific parking rules. The Tulsa County Zoning Code (2024) establishes parking standards by district. General requirements for improved parking surfaces apply in residential districts. No time-limited street parking restrictions exist in unincorporated areas.
Tulsa County has no countywide STR occupancy ordinance, but the City of Tulsa caps STR occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests under Tulsa Zoning Code Title 42. Unincorporated county STRs must still meet state building code occupancy limits and state fire code.
Tulsa County does not require liability insurance for STRs in unincorporated areas. However, City of Tulsa STR registration (Tulsa Zoning Code Title 42, §90.050) recommends $1M coverage, and standard Oklahoma homeowner policies typically exclude commercial rental activity.
5 cities in Tulsa County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
13 verified rules • Extended Home Share, Host Platform Liability
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
6 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Noise Rules
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