Housing

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3386: Evictions; forcible entry and detainer actions; mediation; hearing; minor children residing in rental property; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires court mediation before eviction for unpaid rent when minors reside, strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 4305: Revenue and taxation; real property; terms; method; fair cash value; credits; rates; audit; effective date.

HB 4305 modifies how county assessors value affordable housing properties in Oklahoma. It requires assessors to base fair cash value on projected income during construction/lease-up and adjust yearly using net income changes for stabilized properties. If such a property is sold without its affordable housing restrictions, an additional tax is imposed equal to the difference between taxes paid under this method and what would have been paid at the sale price. This tax must be paid by the property owner within 20 days of receiving written notice from the county assessor after the sale.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects affordable housing by imposing tax on sales without restrictions, preventing loss of affordable units through valuation adjustments and penalties.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 2060: Improvement districts; master development districts; requirements and procedures; bonds. Effective date.

SB 2060 updates Oklahoma's rules for creating "master development districts" (large-scale projects like new communities or commercial areas) that operate independently from cities. It requires 100% written consent from all surface property owners in the proposed district and sets a minimum threshold of either 250 acres or $250 million in projected private investment to qualify. The bill establishes independent boards of supervisors to govern these districts, granting them authority to make public improvements like streets, utilities, parks, flood control, and recreational facilities using district bonds. It also clarifies bond issuance rules for these districts under Section 39-115. This directly affects property owners within proposed districts and city planners developing large infrastructure projects.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill sets high barriers (250 acres/$250M) and 100% consent for master development districts used in new communities, limiting housing development by increasing hurdles for large-scale projects.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3407: Property; creating right to sell, salvage, or remove manufactured home and its contents for certain real property owners; notice; effective date.

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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill enables property owners to claim liens for non-occupied manufactured homes, imposing financial penalties on residents and weakening tenant protections by restricting housing stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3913: Cities and towns; buildings; single-stairway apartment; effective date.

HB 3913 allows Oklahoma municipalities to permit apartment buildings with a single stairway, provided they meet strict fire safety requirements. It directly affects apartment developers and city building departments by setting conditions like maximum height (six stories), unit limits (four per floor), fire-resistant stair enclosures (two-hour rating), automatic sprinklers, and specific exit pathways. Key provisions require sprinklers in all stairways, doors that swing correctly for exits, corridors with one-hour fire protection, and smoke detection systems in common areas. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not override existing building codes but gives cities authority to adopt this exception.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables apartment development with single-stairway designs under safety rules, easing building code restrictions to increase housing supply.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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vetoed · Oklahoma · House May 29, 2025

HB 2147: Cities and towns; Municipal Code Lien Enforcement Act of 2025; lien; violations; housing; building code; foreclosure; real property; effective date.

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.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnforces housing/building code compliance on rental properties, requiring safety standards to protect tenants while excluding owner-occupied homes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 1496: Cities and towns; board of adjustment; decisions of the board; final subject to judicial review; appeal to the council; effective date.

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.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes bond requirement for zoning appeals, making it easier to challenge housing developments, which likely limits housing construction.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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