HB 2115 transfers administration of Oklahoma's Energy Conservation Assistance Fund from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. It provides grants of up to $3,000 for weatherization work (like insulation, storm windows, and structural repairs) to low-income elderly and handicapped homeowners who meet income guidelines (125% of federal poverty level). The bill requires an energy audit before grants are issued, prioritizes applicants with greatest need, and establishes a revolving fund for ongoing program funding. This directly affects qualifying homeowners seeking energy efficiency improvements to their primary residences.
SB 483 allows Oklahoma counties to create programs helping homeless individuals relocate to family members, employers, or others who will provide support. It sets strict eligibility rules: participants must be sober during travel, not on parole without approval, not have used such a program in the past two years, and must be homeless as defined by law (lacking stable housing, including those displaced by violence). Counties must verify with the destination contact before travel and document their agreement, then check in with participants 90 days later. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.
HB 3386 modifies Oklahoma's landlord-tenant law by requiring court-supervised mediation before a landlord can terminate a lease due to unpaid rent when minor children reside in the rental unit. For all other tenants without minor children, landlords may still terminate leases after a 5-day grace period following written notice of unpaid rent. The bill amends Section 131 of Title 41 O.S. 2021 and becomes effective November 1, 2026, directly affecting landlords and tenants in households with minor children facing rent delinquency.
HB 3407 creates a new lien for property owners who allow manufactured homes to be placed on their land. If a manufactured home owner doesn't control or use their home for 120 consecutive days, the property owner may claim a lien for the fair rental value of the home. This lien can be enforced like other property liens under Oklahoma law. The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly affecting property owners and manufactured home residents.
HB 2015 (Oklahoma) clarifies tenant rights when landlords fail to meet rental agreement terms or health/safety standards. It requires tenants to provide landlords with written notice of issues, giving them 14 days to fix problems before tenants can take action. If landlords don’t act, tenants may legally withhold rent (up to one month’s cost for repairs), deduct repair costs from rent, or terminate the lease for uninhabitable conditions. The bill also prohibits landlords from pursuing eviction for nonpayment while tenants use these remedies, effective November 1, 2025.
HB 3968 restricts Oklahoma's use of eminent domain by defining "public use" narrowly to exclude economic development (such as increased tax revenue, jobs, or general economic growth). It prohibits local governments from expanding eminent domain powers without specific state law and bans using economic benefits as justification for taking private property. The bill also requires that if condemned land isn't used for its intended public purpose, it must be offered back to the original owner at fair market value before resale. This applies to all government entities, including cities and counties, and takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 2147 creates a new legal process for Oklahoma municipalities to place liens on non-owner-occupied properties for unpaid housing and building code violations, including fines, penalties, and enforcement costs. The bill allows cities to enforce these liens through judicial foreclosure, requiring property owners to pay the full "lien payoff" (including interest and fees) to avoid losing the property. It specifically excludes owner-occupied homes (such as homesteads or properties occupied by residents) from this enforcement. Municipal code liens rank above most other property claims but below tax liens, and the law establishes clear redemption procedures for owners seeking to retain their property.
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.
HB 1496 changes the appeal process for decisions made by local city or town boards of adjustment (which handle zoning and land use matters). It removes the requirement for a bond when filing appeals in district court, mandates that appeals be re-heard from scratch (de novo), and establishes specific rules for temporary stays during appeals. Courts must consider four factors before granting stays and require bonds (except for municipal governments), with stays automatically ending once a final court decision is issued. This directly affects property owners challenging local decisions and city governments defending them in Oklahoma municipalities.
