Housing

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1290: Property; limiting ownership of counties; recording instruments; effective date.

HB 1290 limits land ownership by the State of Oklahoma, state agencies, the federal government, and land encumbrances (like conservation easements) to no more than 10% of each county's total land. County clerks must refuse to record any property documents that would exceed this 10% threshold. Exemptions include federal military bases, flood control lakes, and temporary county tax-foreclosed properties. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting county record-keeping practices and large landholdings by government entities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRestricts conservation easements (key environmental protection tool) by limiting land encumbrances to 10% county cap, weakening conservation efforts.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts conservation easements (used in housing development) by limiting land encumbrances, potentially hindering affordable housing projects.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1083: Landlord and tenant; preemption, retaliation; remedy; effective date.

HB 1083 preempts local housing regulations in Oklahoma, meaning state law (not city or county rules) governs residential tenancy matters like security deposits, lease terms, screening processes, and tenant rights. It prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise legal rights - such as reporting housing code violations, requesting repairs, or complaining to housing inspectors - within 60 days of such actions. Tenants who face retaliation can recover one month's rent, actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, directly affecting all landlords and tenants in Oklahoma's residential rental market.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingPreempts local tenant protections, weakening stricter city/county housing regulations despite including retaliation safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 71: Income tax; providing credit for certain renters. Effective date.

SB 71 creates an income tax credit for Oklahoma renters, directly affecting individuals who pay rent for their primary residence. It allows a credit of up to $110 for 2026 (adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index), which becomes refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability. The Oklahoma Tax Commission must provide a form requiring renters to submit their address, landlord name, monthly rent, and annual rent total to claim the credit. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and applies to tax years beginning in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable income tax credit ($110 max) for renters, offering direct tax relief to lower-income individuals through annual inflation-adjusted credit.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates refundable tax credit for renters, directly reducing housing costs for low-income residents and advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 484: Municipalities; prohibiting approval of certain facility within certain locations. Emergency.

SB 484 prohibits municipalities with populations under 300,000 (per the latest federal census) from approving new schools, shelters, or homeless shelters operated within places of worship near existing schools, hospitals, or government buildings. The bill directly affects smaller Oklahoma cities and towns by restricting where certain facilities can be built. Key provisions remove ambiguous language about "property" and explicitly include homeless shelters in places of worship within the prohibited locations. This creates a clear geographic restriction to prevent new facilities from being sited adjacent to existing community infrastructure.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts homeless shelter locations near schools/hospitals, limiting housing development for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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vetoed · Oklahoma · Senate May 5, 2025

SB 128: Forcible entry and detainer; extending time period for certain appearance; increasing time period for service of summons. Effective date.

SB 128 extends the required notice period for eviction cases (forcible entry and detainer) in Oklahoma from 3 days to 7 days before the court hearing for most cases, while maintaining a 3-day requirement for emergency evictions under specific subsections of Oklahoma law. It also updates summons language to be plain and understandable, requires public access to the summons form via the court website, and makes certain legal terms gender-neutral. The bill would have affected tenants and landlords in eviction proceedings by giving defendants more time to prepare. However, this bill was vetoed by the Governor on May 5, 2025, and is not currently law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends eviction notice period from 3 to 7 days for most cases, strengthening tenant protections by providing more time to respond to eviction proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 5, 2025

HB 2171: Unlawful land restriction; creating the Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Act; amendment; county clerk duties and liability; effective date.

HB 2171, the "Oklahoma Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Act," allows property owners and homeowners' associations to remove discriminatory restrictions from land records. It creates a specific process for owners to file an amendment with the county clerk to eliminate restrictions based on race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics, which violate anti-discrimination laws. Homeowners' associations can also remove such restrictions without member votes by amending their governing documents. The law requires amendments to clearly identify the affected property and state that only unlawful restrictions are removed, leaving valid restrictions intact. This directly affects property owners and HOAs holding discriminatory covenants in recorded documents.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes discriminatory housing restrictions (race, religion, disability) from land records, directly preventing housing discrimination and advancing equal access to housing.95% confidence

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 425: Ad valorem tax; modifying certain income limitation to claims for property tax relief. Effective date.

SB 425 modifies Oklahoma's property tax relief program for seniors and disabled residents by increasing the income limit from $12,000 to $40,000 annually and lowering the age requirement from 65 to 60 years. This change directly affects Oklahoma residents aged 60 or older (or totally disabled heads of household) with household incomes under $40,000 who qualify for property tax relief on their primary residence. The bill updates existing statutory language in Sections 2905 and 2906 of Title 68, Oklahoma Statutes, to reflect these eligibility changes. The Oklahoma Tax Commission will administer the revised program, effective November 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief eligibility for seniors/disabled with lower income thresholds ($40k income limit vs $12k), directly reducing tax burden for qualifying residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands property tax relief eligibility for seniors/disabled, lowering income threshold and age requirement, directly increasing housing affordability for more residents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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passed both · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1209: Forcible entry and detainer; modifying time period for certain trial. Effective date.

SB 1209 modifies Oklahoma's eviction court procedures by changing the required time frame for scheduling trials in forcible entry and detainer cases (commonly known as eviction cases). The bill specifies that the summons must require defendants to appear for trial within 5 to 10 days, excluding weekends and holidays, from the date the summons is issued. This change directly affects tenants and landlords involved in eviction court proceedings across Oklahoma. The key provision clarifies the timeline for defendants to prepare their defense, ensuring a standardized 5-10 day window for trial scheduling after the summons is delivered.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill shortens eviction trial timeline to 5-10 days, potentially reducing tenant response time and weakening protections in housing disputes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 17, 2025

SJR 12: Constitutional amendment; eliminating property tax; State Board of Equalization; modifying duties.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate all property taxes in Oklahoma by repealing multiple sections of the Oklahoma Constitution that govern property tax assessment and collection. It would remove the State Board of Equalization's duty to assess property values and adjust tax rates, effectively ending ad valorem property taxation statewide. The measure requires voter approval via ballot initiative, with a planned effective date of January 1, 2030, and affects all property owners and local taxing jurisdictions. The proposed amendment is structured as a legislative referendum for voter decision.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly eliminates all property taxes (ad valorem), removing a major state revenue source and ending constitutional tax collection mechanisms, directly weakening the tax system.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEliminating property taxes would reduce local revenue, likely cutting funding for affordable housing programs and tenant protections, opposing housing policy goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1296: Oklahoma Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; establishing certain restrictions on rent increases; providing exception to certain restrictions. Effective date.

SB 1296 limits annual rent increases for Oklahoma landlords in month-to-month tenancies to 7% plus the Consumer Price Index, affecting residential tenants and landlords statewide. Landlords must provide tenants with 90 days' written notice before any increase and disclose the new rent amount and effective date. An exception applies if the landlord offers reduced rent through federal, state, or local housing programs. Violating these rules subjects landlords to paying tenants three months' rent plus actual damages, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits rent increases to 7% + CPI, requires 90-day notice, and protects tenants from sudden hikes - strengthens tenant protections per housing topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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