Midwest City, OK Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Heat season
- October 15 through April 15
- Minimum temperature
- 68°F in habitable rooms
- Code basis
- Amended IPMC § 602.3
- Max fine
- $200 plus court costs
- Max jail term
- 15 days
Summary
Midwest City's amended Property Maintenance Code requires landlords to supply heat from October 15 through April 15, keeping habitable rooms at least 68°F, under Sec. 20-2's amendment of Section 602.3.
602.3. Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either express or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 15 of the year through April 15 of the following year to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 21).
Full Breakdown
Midwest City adopted the International Property Maintenance Code in Sec. 20-1, then amended specific sections in Sec. 20-2. Amended Section 602.3 requires any owner or operator who rents, leases or lets a dwelling or sleeping unit to supply heat from October 15 through April 15, maintaining at least 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. Exceptions lower the standard when outdoor temperatures fall below the local winter design temperature (the heating system must still run at full capacity) or when the average monthly temperature exceeds 30°F, in which case 65°F is the minimum. The same amendment in Sec. 20-2 also sets local standards for weeds, exterior surface maintenance and roof drainage on rental and owner-occupied property alike.
Violations & Fines
Violating the amended Property Maintenance Code, including the heat-supply rule, carries a fine up to $200 plus court costs, up to 15 days' imprisonment, or both; each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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