Low-barrier homeless shelter at former juvenile detention center
Summary
The city is transferring the old county juvenile detention center to Harbor LLC to convert into a low-barrier homeless shelter, possibly opening by December. The building was bought cheaply, but ongoing operating costs run about $2.5 million a year and Tulsa's share is still undecided.
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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Operating costs are around $2.5 million a year; how much the city will chip in is still being negotiated for future budgets.
People experiencing homelessness get a low-barrier shelter, and the neighborhood gains a renovated, actively managed facility.
None identified, though taxpayers face a possible ongoing funding commitment.
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