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ADUs are allowed in Tulsa
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Tulsa, OK

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# of Properties
2,575
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
58
Avg Home Value
$172,601
Median Lot Size
0.23 acres
Avg Income
$50,630
Residential Types:
2,575 housing units
Residential - Improved
100%
Zoning Districts:
159,634 parcels · 58 districts
RS-3
61%(96,589)
RS-2
9%(13,612)
RM-1
5%(7,196)
RS-1
4%(6,846)
Other
22%(35,391)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Tulsa, OK?

Tulsa, OK follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • –Maximum detached ADU size equals the accessory-building cap by district (RE/RS-1: max of 750 sq ft or 40% of the principal dwelling’s floor area; RS-2 to RS-5 and RM: max of 500 sq ft or 40% of the principal dwelling’s floor area), plus a 500 sq ft increase for an accessory building containing an ADU.

Max Units

  • –1 ADU per lot

Owner Occupancy

  • –Owner occupancy not required.

Rental Restrictions

  • –Accessory short-term rentals allowed only when the dwelling is the primary residence and occupancy is capped at 8 persons; licensing required.

What's allowed on your lot?

These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.

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