Cities and municipalities; Fair Zoning Act of 2025; single-family; diverse housing; report; Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency; effective date.

HB 1051, the Fair Zoning Act of 2025, requires Oklahoma cities with over 20,000 residents to update zoning codes to allow diverse housing types - including apartments, townhouses, and mixed-use developments - alongside single-family homes in residential areas. Cities must submit detailed reports every five years starting December 2026 to the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, documenting zoning changes, new housing units, affordability initiatives, and community partnerships. The bill prohibits cities from imposing height limits on multi-family buildings that meet state safety standards and building codes, while preventing unnecessary restrictions on residential construction that doesn’t threaten historical areas. These changes aim to promote inclusive housing options and urban development without mandating specific housing affordability levels.