Housing

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3388: Consumer protection; making the advertising of a dwelling unit for lease with all bills paid then charging fees for bills in addition to the stated rent amount a deceptive trade practice; effective date.

HB 3388 makes it illegal for landlords to advertise a rental property as having "all bills paid" (including utilities like water, sewer, gas, electricity, and trash) but then charge tenants extra for those utilities after signing a lease. This law directly affects landlords who misrepresent rental costs and tenants who could be misled by such advertising. It defines "bills" as basic utilities required for habitability and prohibits the practice as a deceptive trade practice under Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act. Violators face existing penalties under that law, and the bill takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits deceptive landlord advertising of 'all bills paid' while charging extra for utilities, protecting tenants from unexpected costs and advancing tenant rights in housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1574: Oklahoma Affordable Housing Act; increasing tax credit allocation limit. Effective date.

SB 1574 increases Oklahoma's annual cap for affordable housing tax credits from $4 million to $8 million for allocation years beginning on or after July 1, 2026. It directly affects developers of low-income housing projects that qualify under federal tax credit rules and investors claiming these state tax credits. The bill maintains that state credits cannot exceed federal credits for a project and must be used for projects placed in service after July 2015. The change provides more funding for affordable housing initiatives without altering eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases affordable housing tax credit cap from $4M to $8M, expanding state funding for low-income housing projects while maintaining fiscal alignment with federal programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases affordable housing tax credit cap from $4M to $8M annually, directly funding low-income housing projects and developers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 3347: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; homestead exemption; age sixty-five or older; effective date.

HB 3347 would exempt Oklahoma homeowners aged 65 or older from all property taxes on their primary residence (homestead). Currently, homesteads receive a $1,000 tax exemption; this bill replaces that with full exemption for seniors. The change applies to all property taxes based on home value (ad valorem taxes) and takes effect January 1, 2027. It directly affects Oklahoma seniors living in their primary homes, reducing their property tax burden significantly. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 2889 to expand the existing homestead exemption for this age group.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts seniors from property taxes, providing tax relief for fixed-income homeowners through full homestead exemption.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts seniors from property taxes, reducing housing costs for vulnerable residents and aligning with affordable housing goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 4409: Housing; Legislative Workforce Housing Committee; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency; rules; meetings; codification; effective date.

HB 4409 creates a new bipartisan Legislative Workforce Housing Committee to improve Oklahoma's affordable housing access. The committee, composed of equal members from both legislative chambers and parties, will work directly with the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to administer the state's Housing Stability Program and develop policy changes. It will establish its own meeting rules and may seek input from community groups or outside experts to address housing needs. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and does not change existing housing funding or programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates bipartisan committee to improve affordable housing access via Housing Stability Program administration, directly advancing housing policy goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2149: Cities and towns; requiring county clerks to remove certain language. Effective date.

SB 2149 requires Oklahoma municipalities to remove illegal discriminatory language from property maps (plats) under the Fair Housing Act. It directs cities to pass ordinances amending plats, after giving 30 days' written notice to all property owners in the affected area and securing municipal council approval. County clerks must then delete the discriminatory language from the official records without needing owner votes. The bill applies to all existing plats containing unlawful restrictions, making such clauses unenforceable and void under state law. It takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves discriminatory language from property maps per Fair Housing Act, directly preventing housing discrimination.90% confidence

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4485: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; valuation method; fair cash value; low income housing tax credit; county assessor; effective date.

HB 4485 requires county assessors to value real property financed with federal low-income housing tax credits (under IRS Section 42) using the income-approach method for property tax assessments. It explicitly prohibits including the value of federal or state low-income housing tax credits when determining a property’s fair cash value. Property owners must provide written notice to the county assessor by January 1 each year if the property uses such credits. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies specifically to properties using federal tax credits for low-income housing development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes tax credit value from property assessments, reducing taxes for low-income housing properties, aligning with tax relief for lower-income housing.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents property tax increases on low-income housing projects by excluding tax credits from valuations, supporting affordability and preserving incentives for developers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3569: Revenue and taxation; ad valorem; homestead exemption; increase; effective date.

HB 3569 increases Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption for qualifying homeowners starting in 2028. It directly affects homeowners with household income ≤3 times the state's median income (per U.S. Census data), allowing their exemption to grow annually based on three factors: last year's exemption amount, the property's value increase, and 20% of the current property value. Homeowners exceeding the income threshold will keep their previous year's exemption amount unchanged. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, with the new calculation method applying to tax years beginning January 1, 2028, and 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption for low-to-moderate income homeowners, reducing their property tax burden per bill's income threshold and exemption calculation rules.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax exemption for low-income homeowners (≤3x median income), reducing housing costs and supporting affordability through tax relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Property Taxes

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HJR 1061: Oklahoma Constitution; ad valorem; homestead; exemption; ballot title; filing.

HJR 1061 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt Oklahoma homesteads of individuals aged 65 or older from all ad valorem property taxes, provided their household income does not exceed HUD's median income for their county. It would lock the tax-exempt value at the property's fair cash value during the year the owner turned 65 (or 1997 for those already eligible before 1997), eliminating previous income thresholds. The exemption would apply as long as the owner continues to occupy the home and income stays below HUD's annual median threshold. This change would require voter approval through a ballot measure, as the bill is currently pending referral to the electorate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts seniors aged 65+ from property taxes if income ≤ HUD median, providing tax relief for lower-income elderly homeowners.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts elderly homeowners from property taxes, reducing costs and protecting housing stability for a key demographic within affordable housing policies.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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died · Oklahoma · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3389: Landlord and tenant; pets; pet deposit; pet fee; pet rent; effective date.

HB 3389 limits how landlords in Oklahoma can charge for pets. Landlords may charge either a refundable deposit covering actual pet damage (which must be returned if no damage occurs) or a nonrefundable one-time fee for having a pet, but cannot charge both or impose recurring "pet rent" fees. The law directly affects renters with pets and landlords, prohibiting ongoing monthly charges for pet ownership. It takes effect November 1, 2026, and aims to prevent excessive or recurring pet-related fees.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits recurring 'pet rent' fees, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections for pet owners under housing affordability framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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