Tulsa offers limited density bonuses primarily through downtown mixed-use districts and PUD planned-unit-development negotiations. There is no statewide affordable-housing density bonus comparable to California's law mandating local participation.
Title 51 mixed-use and downtown districts allow higher floor-area ratios and reduced parking when projects include ground-floor retail, transit-supportive design, or affordable units. Most density increases are negotiated through Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning rather than guaranteed by a formula bonus. The Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity offers tax-increment financing for qualifying mixed-income projects, including downtown housing pursued under Vision Tulsa funding.
Failing to deliver affordable units promised under PUD conditions may trigger covenant enforcement and zoning revocation. Fines up to 1,200 dollars per offense apply.
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