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Broken Arrow, OK Short-Term Rentals: Primary-Residence-Only Rule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

District
RMF (Type 1 short-term rental)
Owner residency
Owner must reside on premise
Max stay
30 days per guest/family
Guest bedrooms
No more than two
License
Annual short-term rental license required

Summary

In Broken Arrow's RMF zoning district, a Type 1 short-term rental is only allowed if the owner actually resides in the primary structure on the property, per the city's Zoning Ordinance short-term rental standards.

O. Short-term rental. 1. RMF district. A Type 1 short-term rental is permitted in the RMF district only if the structure is a single-family detached residence or associated accessory dwelling unit. 2. Owner on premise. The owner shall reside on premise within the primary structure.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 2-3-4.O.1 of Broken Arrow's Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A, adopted May 20, 2025) permits a Type 1 short-term rental in the RMF district only where the dwelling is a single-family detached residence or its accessory dwelling unit. Sec. 2-3-4.O.2 then requires that the owner reside on premise within the primary structure, ruling out absentee-investor operation for this rental type. The same subsection caps occupancy at two individuals or one family for up to 30 days, limits the unit to two guest bedrooms, and requires an annual short-term rental license from the Community Development Department.

Violations & Fines

Operating a Type 1 short-term rental in an RMF district without the owner residing on-site, or without an active annual short-term rental license, violates Sec. 2-3-4.O and can result in license denial or revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an investor rent out an RMF property as a short-term rental without living there?
No. Sec. 2-3-4.O.2 requires the owner to reside on premise within the primary structure for a Type 1 short-term rental in the RMF district.
Are larger Broken Arrow short-term rentals exempt from the owner-occupancy rule?
Short-term rental 2 and 3 (Sec. 2-3-4.P, Q) allow more guest bedrooms and don't repeat the owner-on-premise clause, but every type needs an annual city license.

Sources & Official References

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