Tulsa, OK Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Occupancy cap
- 8 persons at any one time
- Applies to
- Both principal- and accessory-use STRs
- Enforcement
- License revocation after 3 violations/year
- First-offense fine
- Up to $250
Summary
Tulsa caps every licensed short-term rental at 8 guests at one time, whether the unit is a standalone rental or a room in someone's home.
Short-term rental (principal use). A dwelling unit which is not the primary residence of a household, in which temporary lodging in all or part of the dwelling unit is offered for compensation, limited to a maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons at any one time.
Full Breakdown
Under Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 21, Chapter 26, a short-term rental (principal use, meaning not the operator's primary residence) is defined as a dwelling unit offering temporary lodging "limited to a maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons at any one time." The accessory-use version (a room or unit in the operator's own home) carries the same 8-person cap, counting the resident household if present. Section 2603 restates the limit as an operator duty: the operator must ensure the rental "does not exceed a maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons at any one time" regardless of whether it's principal, accessory, or a mix of both. The cap applies on top of the separate licensing requirement in Section 2601.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding 8 occupants is an instance of non-compliance that counts toward license revocation (3 instances in 12 months triggers revocation) and can also draw a Section 2606 penalty: up to $250 for a first offense, up to $500 plus up to 90 days in City jail for repeat offenses, with each day of violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 8-person cap include the host's own family if they're home?
Is a Tulsa bed and breakfast subject to the same cap?
Sources & Official References
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