Affordable housing fee waivers
Summary
Two ordinances would waive nuisance abatement costs and building permit fees for affordable housing projects, with clawbacks if developers don't follow through. They were forwarded to July 15 for a vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city gives up some abatement and permit fee revenue on qualifying affordable housing projects.
Affordable housing developers and, ultimately, Tulsans seeking lower-cost housing.
Speakers from North Tulsa argued the underlying nuisance abatement system has historically stripped residents of their homes.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council Public Works Committee - Jul 15, 2026
Two partner ordinances would waive up to $10,000 in city nuisance liens plus building permit fees for buyers who turn vacant properties into affordable housing — with clawbacks if they don't deliver within set timelines. Councilors pushed for reporting on how much revenue the city gives up.
Council (Regular) - Jul 15, 2026
Two new ordinances waive building permit fees and nuisance abatement costs for qualifying affordable housing projects, with clawbacks if conditions aren't met. They're meant to make fixing blighted properties financially feasible — though two North Tulsa speakers feared the city was instead moving people out of their homes.
Council Public Works Committee - Jun 24, 2026
A second housing tool would waive about 60% of permit fees on affordable single-family homes and small multifamily projects (up to 10 units), pausing if waivers hit $500,000 or 2,000 units in a year. It's part of the city's goal of 6,000 affordable units by the end of 2028.
Council (Regular) - Jun 24, 2026
Two ordinances would waive nuisance abatement costs and building permit fees for affordable housing projects, with clawbacks if developers don't follow through. They were forwarded to July 15 for a vote.
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