The City of Oklahoma City is primarily funded by taxes. Sales tax revenue makes up most of the General Fund, which pays for the City's day-to-day operations. Other important sources of revenue include use tax, property tax and hotel/motel tax.

With the 1/4 cent sales tax increase approved as part of the Better Streets, Safer City election, the local sales tax in Oklahoma City is 4.125 percent. Of that, 2 1/4 cents goes to the General Fund, 3/4 cent goes to Public Safety, 1/8 cent goes to the OKC Zoo, and 1 cent goes to MAPS 3.

Property taxes finance general obligation bonds, which voters approve for specific capital projects. It is a common misconception that property taxes help pay for the City’s core services. Although this is true in many states, cities and towns in Oklahoma are not allowed to levy property taxes for day-to-day operations.

Hotel/Motel Tax helps promote OKC as a tourism and convention destination and is charged for hotel stays. Bringing tourism and conventions to OKC helps boost our economy.

Use tax is due on goods purchased outside of Oklahoma and brought into Oklahoma City and consumed in situations when no sales tax was charged. An example is something you buy online from another state and no sales tax is charged, but you use the item in OKC once it's delivered.

The bond package is for basic needs and critical infrastructure every community needs for stability, growth and safety. It's funded by property taxes, whereas MAPS programs have been funded by a sales tax.

The permanent sales tax is different from MAPS programs because it's a permanent tax dedicated to police, fire and other day-to-day City services. MAPS programs have been temporary taxes for ambitious capital improvement projects that improve our quality of life.

The temporary sales tax extension is similar to the temporary public safety sales tax program that came before MAPS for Kids. The temporary penny sales tax extension and the previous temporary public safety taxes are both shorter than MAPS programs and fund important capital projects -- in this case, streets, sidewalks, trails and bicycle infrastructure -- without borrowing money.

Over 27 months, the temporary penny sales tax will generate $240 million of revenue for better and safer streets, sidewalks and trails for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

It will fund $168 million for street resurfacing, $24 million for streetscapes, $24 million for sidewalks, $12 million for trails and $12 million for bicycle infrastructure.

The debt-free projects will create smooth and safe streets for drivers, on-street amenities for recreational and commuting cyclists, and streetscapes and trails that protect pedestrians and cyclists and enhance opportunities for economic development. 

The permanent ¼ cent sales tax is invested in the City’s General Fund. About two thirds of the General Fund goes to public safety services, with the rest paying for other basic services like animal control, parks and transit.

The Council intends to use the funds to hire 129 additional police officers, and hire 57 more firefighters to staff two additional fire stations and bring an idled fire engine back into service. The funds allow the Council to restore essential services reduced while sales tax declined.

The permanent ¼ cent sales tax adds an estimated $26 million per year to the General Fund.

The Oklahoma City Council voted to call a special election Sept. 12, 2017 for voters to consider investing more than $1.2 billion in critical infrastructure like streets and sidewalks, including an annual $26 million boost for public safety and other day-to-day operations.

The Council approved three proposals to present to voters:

• A 10-year, $967 million bond package to invest in streets, police and fire facilities, parks and other basic needs. The bond package will succeed the almost-complete 2007 bond program.
• A temporary, 27-month continuation of the expiring MAPS 3 penny sales tax to fund $240 million for street resurfacing, streetscapes, trails, sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure.
• A permanent ¼ cent sales tax to fund $26 million annually in police services, fire protection and other critical services.

Oklahoma City voters approved all of the measures.

For the bond program, the money comes from property taxes. About 14 percent of your property tax goes to the City of Oklahoma City, and the rest goes to schools, the county and other government entities. For example, the owner of a $150,000 house pays about $248 each year for Oklahoma City’s portion of the property tax. The City uses the money to pay for bonds. 

For the sales tax initiatives, the money comes from purchases of goods and services within Oklahoma City limits or online sales subject to local sales tax.

The City of Oklahoma City offers the following payment options:

• Annual rental permit fees are added to your utility bill. If you do not have an Oklahoma City water utility bill, one will be created for your boat stall rental.

• The option of paying monthly, including automatic deductions from a bank account, is available for annual permits only.

• Payments cannot be made at the marinas for annual rental permits.

• Monthly and daily rental permits for short-term rentals may be purchased at the marinas and payment is due at the time of rental.

Your watercraft will need:

• A current state title or registration
• Annual Oklahoma City boat permit (available at the marina
• State-issued ID

The City of Oklahoma City does not require a re-roofing permit. However, if any structural roofing materials are being replaced (rafters, trusses, beams, supports, etc.), a building permit will be required.

A maximum of 2 layers of asphalt shingles may be permitted unless water soaked. Please see 2018 IRC section 908 for additional detail and requirements.  

No. Ice barrier underlayment is not required in Oklahoma City.

All roofing contractors must be registered with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board through the State of Oklahoma https://verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov/roofing/search. No license or registration is currently required by Oklahoma City itself.

Yes, there may be some restrictions and a permit may or may not be required. Please contact Oklahoma City Plan Review at 405-297-2525. If a permit is required it must be issued prior to any structure being built or moved on site.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, driveway and fire suppression system permits, can only be issued to contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Oklahoma City.

All electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work must be done by contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Oklahoma City. A permit must be issued prior to starting any work.

A plumbing permit is required for this work.  Plumbing permits can only be issued to contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Oklahoma City.

Permits are required when you construct, alter, repair, enlarge, move or demolish any primary or accessory structure. Contact Development Center Plan Review staff at 297-2525 for additional information.

The State of Oklahoma does not require a license for general contractors.

However; Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, driveway and fire suppression system permits, can only be issued to contractors licensed in the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Oklahoma City.

The City of Oklahoma City does not require a re-roofing permit. However, if any structural roofing materials are being replaced (rafters, trusses, beams, supports, etc.), a building permit will be required.

A building permit is required to install an above or below ground storm shelter.

Residential Storm Shelter requirements

Commercial Storm Shelter Requirements

Electronic submittal

• (405) 297-2525

How to get a storm shelter permit

The following information is needed to get a permit. 

**Contact your contractor for these documents.

• Completed building permit application (PDF)
• Engineered Specifications per FEMA 320/ICC 500**
• Letter regarding Floatation (for in-ground and slope-top shelters only)**
• Floor Plan (for in-garage or in-house shelters only)
• Visit the Oklahoma County Assessor's website for floor plans
• Site Plan (for outside shelters)

Once you have paid for your permit and the shelter has been installed and inspected, you may register it with the City online or by calling the Action Center at (405) 297-2535. You may also request that your shelter be automatically registered on the building permit application in the remarks section of the form.

If you have questions or need assistance call (405) 297-2525.

Fees

• In-Ground or Slope-Top Shelter - $53.50
• Above Ground Safe Room - $70.50

You may request an inspection on a current permit online or through the City’s Interactive Voice Response system at 405-316-5656.

A maximum of 2 layers of asphalt shingles may be permitted unless water soaked. Please see 2018 IRC section 908 for additional detail and requirements.  

Replacing roofing material does not require a permit, however if any structural roofing members are being replaced it will require a building permit. Before letting anyone on your roof, ask to see a State of Oklahoma Roofers license.

No. Ice barrier underlayment is not required in Oklahoma City.

All roofing contractors must be registered with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board through the State of Oklahoma https://verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov/roofing/search. No license or registration is currently required by Oklahoma City itself.

Oklahoma City current adopted building codes:

• International Building Code, 2018
• National Electrical Code, 2017
• International Plumbing Code, 2018
• International Mechanical Code, 2018
• International Energy Conservation Code, 2009
• International Fire Code, 2018
• American National Standards Institute, 2009
• International Residential Code, 2018
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
• International Existing Building Code, 2018
• OKC Supplements to adopted codes

The total fee depends on the building type (or “land use category”), location (or “assessment area”), and size. The map below shows colored assessment areas (Core, Infill, New Growth, or Rural), which are reflected in the fee schedule below. The land use category can be determined by consulting the detailed Land Use Categories Table. The fee is determined by multiplying the total building square footage, less porches and garages, by the appropriate per square foot fee from the table below.

Click here for a larger map for zooming in (PDF).

The City of Oklahoma City does not require a re-roofing permit. However, if any structural roofing materials are being replaced (rafters, trusses, beams, supports, etc.), a building permit will be required.

A maximum of 2 layers of asphalt shingles may be permitted unless water soaked. Please see 2018 IRC section 908 for additional detail and requirements.  

No. Ice barrier underlayment is not required in Oklahoma City.

All roofing contractors must be registered with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board through the State of Oklahoma https://verifyroofing.cib.ok.gov/roofing/search. No license or registration is currently required by Oklahoma City itself.

Every patient will receive a statement from EMSA after an ambulance transport. Please read the statement carefully. You may not owe anything and it is simply notifying you of the amount EMSA will bill your insurance provider. In many cases, EMSA is requesting your insurance information. You must submit your insurance information to EMSA to have your costs covered by EMSAcare.

If you do not have Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance, please notify EMSA as soon as possible.

Your EMSAcare benefits will be honored if you need an EMSA transport in the following cities:

• Oklahoma City
• Mustang
• Nichols Hills
• Piedmont
• The Village
• Arcadia
• Lake Aluma
• Valley Brook
• Also, transports from Tulsa, Sand Springs, Bixby or Jenks 
  (cities also served by EMSA) to a hospital in Tulsa would be covered.

Cities in the metro area that are not served by EMSA:

• Bethany 
• Del City
• Edmond
• Moore
• Choctaw
• Harrah
• Jones
• Luther
• Warr Acres
• Yukon

Candidates will be notified immediately after the test if they passed or failed. 

8. Ceiling Breach and  Pull  –  This  event uses a mechanized device that  measures overhead push and pull forces using a pike pole. The candidate must push a 60 pound hinged door and pull an 80-pound force.

Following the completion of the CPAT test, candidates are notified of the next part of the hiring process, the Oral Review Board.

Candidates will be notified immediately after the test if they passed or failed. 

The highest scoring applicants who pass the CPAT will be contacted to attend the Oral Review Board. Each candidate will be interviewed by a series of oral review board panels. Each panel is made up of a group of interviewers who will individually assess each candidate based on their verbal response to a series of questions.

The overall Oral Review Board score is considered with the written examination score in determining the eligibility list and possible applicant finalists. 

8. Ceiling Breach and  Pull  –  This  event uses a mechanized device that  measures overhead push and pull forces using a pike pole. The candidate must push a 60 pound hinged door and pull an 80-pound force.

Following the completion of the CPAT test, candidates are notified of the next part of the hiring process, the Oral Review Board.

Home shares are required to comply with the International Residential Code as adopted by Oklahoma City. If you rent more than four bedrooms, your structure will be classified as a commercial property requiring a commercial change of use building permit reviewed under the International Building Code instead. Call (405) 297-2525 for details.

Owners/tenants may apply for the special exceptions from the Board of Adjustment. Click here for an application. The fee is $300. Find the procedures and standards for a special exception in Chapter 59 of Municipal Code (59-4250.1 and 59-9350.38.1). Call (405) 297-2606 for details.

You owe a 9.25 percent hotel tax to the City of OKC on your rental payments if you rent two or more bedrooms in your home for home sharing. You are also required to file monthly tax reports. Click here for hotel tax forms.

Airbnb and Vrbo have agreements with the City to collect and remit hotel taxes and file monthly tax reports on behalf of its hosts. Residents who use other services to rent out their home are responsible for their own hotel tax payments and reports.

Hotel tax money goes primarily to promote tourism and conventions in OKC. It also pays for improvements to OKC Fairgrounds, which hosts year-round events bringing visitors from around the world.

Like all businesses in Oklahoma, you also must file reports with and may owe taxes to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Click here for details.

Any person convicted of violating the home sharing ordinances is subject to a maximum $500 fine, plus court costs and fees. Each day of continuing violation is a separate offense. Violations and delinquencies in tax filings will be subject to penalties provided under Municipal Code section 57-72.

Report potentially illegal home sharing rentals to the Action Center. Find the way most convenient for you at okc.gov/action.

Home sharing is a temporary rental of a dwelling (or rooms in a dwelling), often using a home-sharing platform like Airbnb, VRBO or HomeAway.

The City Council adopted ordinance amendments to Municipal Code (Chapters 13, 59 and 60) in January 2025 to establish new requirements addressing the growing number of Oklahoma City residents and visitors who use home sharing businesses.

In Oklahoma City, home sharing is defined as lodging accommodations provided in a dwelling (or rooms within a dwelling) rented by a host to a guest (or guests) for a temporary period up to 10 nights per month. Hosts need a special exception from the Board of Adjustment if the dwelling isn’t the host’s primary residence or if located within Historic Preservation Districts. Home sharing doesn’t include a “bed and breakfast,” “hotel” or any other facility specifically defined in City Code.

The City requires owners/tenants to have a Home Sharing License before renting a dwelling or room. Links and information about the criteria and process may be found below on this page.

A license may be suspended or revoked for two or more convictions of Municipal Code violations within two years pertaining to the property, or reasons described in Chapter 26, Section 19 (including felony convictions or convictions involving misconduct, fraud or dishonesty).

GRANDFATHER CLAUSE: Hosts who provided home-sharing accommodations before Jan. 15, 2019, are exempt from obtaining any special exception required by the ordinance amendments. Those hosts are eligible for a license after providing sufficient proof of the existing prior use to the Supervisor of Licenses. This clause expires if its use as a home-sharing rental has been discontinued for two years. Contact the Business Licensing Office for details.

Your property must be zoned for residential use. Chapter 59 also distinguishes between Citywide Residential Districts and Historic Preservation (HP) Districts, and the requirements for each. 

In all cases the ordinance will allow home sharing, subject to the following conditions, wherever residential use is permitted:

• The rental of the entire home or bedroom(s) may not exceed 10 nights per month. (Rentals of more than 10 nights per month are not considered home sharing and are not regulated by these ordinances.)
• The host must comply with any applicable building and fire codes adopted by the City, including having working smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.
• The host must provide 1 parking space per every 4 possible guests (2 guests per bedroom + 2 additional as prescribed by ordinance---a maximum of 16 occupants total). Structures providing overnight stay for more than 16 occupants will be considered commercial in nature and must comply with separate requirements.
• The host must obtain a home sharing license.
• All applicable fees and taxes must be collected and paid.
• A special exception from the Board of Adjustment is required if the home is not your primary residence; or the house is in an HP district.
  • If the house is in an HP district, in addition to the required special exception, it must be the owner’s primary residence and the owner must be on the premises at the time of rental.
  • Ordinance prohibits more than 10% of Special Exemption home shares per city block.

Yes, anyone can come to the HRC meetings and all are welcome! Each HRC meeting is open to the public and is conducted in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. At each meeting, the Commission conducts organizational business and often has a speaker or panel of speakers addressing human rights issues affecting Oklahoma City residents. 

If you wish to make remarks to the Commission at a meeting, you can sign up to do so at the beginning of the meeting.  More information about HRC meetings can be found in our agenda. Before each meeting, agendas are published on the Public Meeting Calendar. Click on the event on the calendar and the agenda will be hyperlinked.

Right-click on your desktop, and then click on “Translate to English,” which then allows you to click a different icon to choose a different language.

Here's a visual example for users on Google Chrome. 

No, participation in an HRC complaint and conciliation process is entirely voluntary for all involved.

The HRC is authorized to receive complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations within Oklahoma City. If a complaint is not within the HRC’s jurisdiction under the terms of the Ordinance, the HRC Compliance Officer may, if appropriate, refer the person to another federal, state or local agency formed to receive complaints of discrimination. An initial intake form is available on the HRC website and at the City Clerk’s office. The form is available in English and in Spanish. It can be submitted online or in person at the City Clerk’s Office, 200 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

An application for residents to apply to one of the City’s boards, trusts, commissions, and committees can be found here.

When we receive a complaint, the Compliance Officer conducts an initial review — using the Initial Intake Form filled out by the person who has a complaint — and then responds to let them know that the complaint has been received. During the initial review, the Compliance Officer determines if the matter is within the HRC’s jurisdiction or not. If the complaint is clearly outside of our jurisdiction (e.g., alleged discrimination occurred more than 90 days from date of complaint, place of alleged discrimination is not Oklahoma City, etc.), then the Compliance Officer will notify the individual that their complaint cannot be addressed by the HRC. When applicable, the Compliance Officer will refer the individual to another entity that might be able to better assist them.

If the complaint is within our jurisdiction or it is unclear, the Compliance Officer will seek more information either by asking the individual to submit a complete intake form (if not already completed) or trying to contact the individual to get additional information. For a more detailed review of the process, please see this document.

If you have questions about an existing complaint, please reach out to hrc@okc.gov.

Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service (including an ASL translator) to participate in an HRC meeting can contact the City’s ADA department coordinator at 405.297.2345 to request an accommodation. You should do so as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting.  

The HRC is a 9-member municipal commission that serves Oklahoma City residents in areas relating to human rights.  The HRC is empowered to educate the public about human rights and to act for the benefit of all residents to eliminate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, familial status, genetic information or disability, in employment, housing and public accommodations, as defined by applicable laws. See Oklahoma City Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 27,109.

The Commission supports the policy of Oklahoma City to seek to protect all persons within its borders so all may lawfully enjoy everything this City has to offer, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, familial status, genetic information, or disability, regarding employment, housing, and public accommodations. See Oklahoma City Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 27,109, Section 25-1(c).

The HRC provides conciliation and mediation services for those involved in a disputed claim of discrimination.  The HRC helps the parties work out a fair and equitable agreement to resolve the dispute. The HRC does not have the authority to require payment of money or other legal remedies. The HRC’s sole remedy is to empower the individuals involved to resolve the dispute on their own agreed-upon terms. The HRC will provide a facilitator/mediator to help the parties come to an agreement. 

The HRC was formed on July 20, 2022, and began operating in January 2023.  

The HRC meets 6 times a year — every other month during the calendar year.  The places and times of the meetings vary so that residents have a variety of opportunities to attend a meeting with convenient access.  The meetings generally are scheduled to begin at 9:00am, noon, or 6:00pm.  The venues for the meetings generally are near bus stops.  The date, place and time of each meeting are posted ahead of the meeting, and the official notice and agenda for each meeting can be found on the City’s Public Meeting Calendar.

Commissioners are selected primarily according to the City Ward in which they reside. They go through an appointment process involving the Mayor and City Council Ward Representatives and are approved by the City Council. Current Commissioners serving on the HRC are:

Valerie Couch, At-Large, Chair

Ralph Crawford, Ward 1

Cindy Nguyen, Ward 2

Barbara Peck, Ward 3

Leslie Shaw VanBuskirk, Ward 4

Stephanie Holloway, Ward 5

Ana ‘Deisy’ Escalera, Ward 6

Marsha Herron, Ward 7, Vice Chair

Rhonda Hooper, Ward 8

You pay sales tax on retail purchases in Oklahoma City. The tax is calculated based on the sales price. The MAPS model has been to add one cent on every dollar to the sales tax already collected.

In most of Oklahoma City, the sales tax rate is 8.625 percent. For every dollar spent, the charge is an additional 8.625 cents.

Of the the 8.625 cents in sales tax per dollar spent, 4.5 cents goes to the State of Oklahoma general fund. That is spent by the state Legislature. The other 4.125 cents goes to the City of Oklahoma City. Of that, 2.25 cents goes to the City's General Fund (day-to-day operations, most of which is public safety), an additional 0.75 cents for public safety, 0.125 cents to the Zoo, and the last penny for a temporary sales tax. From April 1, 2010, to Dec. 31, 2017, that temporary sales tax was dedicated to MAPS 3. From Jan. 1, 2018, to March 31, 2020, it's dedicated to Better Streets, Safer City.

The portions of Oklahoma City that are in Cleveland County, Canadian County or Pottawatomie County are also subject to an additional county sales tax. Oklahoma County does not have a county sales tax.

No. Our park staff are not licensed nor capable of caring for sick or injured animals, nor do we have the facilities to receive them. Dumping a sick or injured animal could not only cause further harm to the animal dumped, but can also risk illness among other park wildlife.

If you find an abandoned or hurt wild animal, please contact one of the following organizations:

• Wild Care Foundation
  http://www.wildcareoklahoma.org/
• Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  http://www.cvm.okstate.edu/
• Oklahoma Department of Wildlife
  http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/laws_regs/rehabilitator.htm
• You can also drop the wildlife off at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter, 2811 SE 29th Street prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Staff from the Wild Care Foundation will pick up the animals and transport them to their facility for proper care.

Bread, cereals and other processed human food contains ingredients that may interfere with the natural digestive process of park wildlife, and could make them ill. In addition, some animals may become dependent upon human intervention in their feeding cycles, which could affect their migration and other natural habits. Please respect natural feeding habits and don't feed the animals.

If you were operating a commercial vehicle at the time of the offense alleged, or you are licensed to drive commercially anywhere within the United States of America, you are not eligible to participate in this program. 

Please contact Service Oklahoma (405) 522-7000, Option 2, to discuss options available. 

Contact Service Oklahoma at 405-522-7000, Option 2, to find out if your driver’s license is suspended. Also, they can provide the fee amount that must be paid to get your driver’s license reinstated.

Service Oklahoma

To plead not guilty, you must post a bond before your arraignment date to have a trial.

·  The cost to post a bond includes the amount of the ticket plus a $35 bond fee. Please contact Municipal Court to discuss the options available if you don’t have the ability to post a cash bond.

·  Please read our Traffic and Criminal Trial Information brochure to assist you with preparing for your case. 

You are required to contact us to request driving school before your court date using one of the options below:

• by phone at (405) 297-3898,
• in person at the Customer Service Window, (If you are under 18 years of age, you must register in person with a parent, legal guardian, or attorney present.  You can call (405) 297-3898 to determine your eligibility before visiting in-person.)
• or by completing the online eligibility application at this link.  (Must be 18 years of age or older.)

It is important that you follow the instructions provided through the online process.  Please be aware that paying for the case before completing the online process will close the case and cause the case to be disqualified for Driver Improvement School.  Do not attempt to pay the case before receiving instructions through the online process.  

• You have a valid driver's license. (Suspended licenses are not eligible.)
• You have not participated in the Oklahoma City Municipal Court Driver Improvement Program in the past three years. 
• You must enter a plea of no contest or guilty to the case and sign the enrollment form. 
• You must pay a $50.00 Administrative Fee and a $50.00 Driving School Administrative Fee (totaling $100), plus court costs at the time of enrollment, no exceptions.  

If all Driver Improvement School requirements are not completed by the due date, a conviction will be entered and the charge will be reported to the Department of Public Safety.  Also, the City Prosecutor will be notified.  Not all violations are eligible for driving school.

 ·  The cost of your original ticket may increase. Also, there will be a separate charge of failure to appear in court, which will result in additional fines and costs.

 ·  A warrant may be issued and your driver’s license could be suspended. If you have a valid medical excuse or documentation of being incarcerated, bring documentation to court.

 ·  If you do not live in Oklahoma, call 405-297-2361 to find out your options for this to be resolved. If you are arrested, you may be required to post a bond to be released from jail. 

·  You can appear no later than the business day before the first scheduled arraignment date and show proof you had valid insurance at the time the citation was issued, the citation shall be dismissed without court costs.

·  If the case is not in warrant status and you did not have valid insurance at the time the citation was issued but has obtained insurance, shown proof and chooses to enter a plea of guilty or no contest, $50 of the  existing fine amount shall be suspended without an appearance in Court.

·  In all other circumstances, you shall be checked in for the next available arraignment docket or may be granted a 30 day continuance with no additional fees assessed. 

Provide proof in person on/or before your arraignment date to receive a $30 reduction. 

Provide proof in person with your payment to receive a $30 reduction.

Driver Improvement School is an option to keep insurance costs down to get an eligible ticket dismissed. You may be eligible if you have not taken the court approved driving course within three years for the Oklahoma City Municipal Court. Your ticket must not be past due.

You will be required to pay an administrative fee. Driving school costs vary. You can sign up at the Customer Service Window, by phone, or by completing the online eligibility application. All requirements must be successfully completed by the due date.

Note: If you have a commercial driver’s license and receive a ticket while driving a commercial or private vehicle, it is by law, reported to Service Oklahoma.  Not all violations are approved for Driver Improvement  School. Failure to successfully complete Driver Improvement  School by the due date could result in a warrant being issued and additional costs. You may search online for your ticket to find out if we have closed your case. 

After meeting all conditions and successfully completing the driver improvement course, you are required to submit the original certificate of completion to us by the scheduled completion date.  Upon timely receipt of the certificate, the case will be dismissed. 

A. Public hydrants are those that are on public property and the city is responsible for maintaining the hydrant. They are commonly seen on public streets and property positioned to allow easy access to the fire department. 

Private hydrants are those that are on private property, connected to a private water main, or were installed for new construction at the cost of the developer which are owned and maintained by the owner. Private hydrants are typically installed when the distance between the building or property and the closest public fire hydrant is too far for the fire department to access.  

No. Grass clippings and landscape waste should be bagged and put into your Big Blue trash cart. Or, you can compost them at home to create nutrient rich soil for use in your garden or flower bed.

• If the applicant is under 18 years old.
• Any felony, or any misdemeanor conviction within the last seven years which reasonably indicates a risk to the public such as:
  • _{Any violent offense}
  • _{Any sex offense}
  • _{Any drug- or alcohol-related offense}
  • _{Cruelty to animals}
  • _{Felony theft or burglary of any type}
  • _{Hit-and-run driving conviction}
  • _{Reckless driving convictions within the past five years}
• Not possessing a state driver's license, unless specifically exempted.
• Omitting any information from the permit application.
• Failing to provide a Driver Medical Certification.
• Inability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Failing to produce an endorsement letter from a licensee.

• An ASE Master Technician Inspection Form (PDF) for motor vehicles 3 years old and older
• Copy of state-issued motor vehicle title
• Copy of the automobile's insurance security verification form
• Original Oklahoma Corporation Commission decal (required)

• Proof of commercial automobile liability insurance provided by the vehicle for hire company applies to the driver once the requisite driver's permit has been obtained.
• Application signed by an authorized agent of the vehicle for hire company
• A three-year driver's record from all states in which the applicant has resided within 30 days of submitting application. Information on how to obtain a driver's record in Oklahoma can be found here.
• Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) criminal background record check to include sex offender registry, violent offender registry and criminal background within 30 days of submitting an application.
• Driver Medical Certification authorized by a physician licensed within Oklahoma within 30 days of submitting an application.
• Oklahoma driver's license and a second form of identification:
  • _Passport
  • _{Work visa}
  • _{Social Security card}
  • _{Handgun license issued by a state agency}
  • _{Fishing/hunting license issued by a state agency}
  • _{Health insurance card}
  • _{Current student ID}
  • _{State certified birth certificate}
  • _{U.S. military ID}
  • _{Veteran's ID or government-issued photo ID card}

Golf courses that use Oklahoma City water to irrigate are required to abide by the water conservation program. However, some golf courses use well water to irrigate and are not included in the City’s program.

The municipal court maintains the records of prior convictions for five years. The municipal prosecutor determines what charge will be filed.

The mandatory odd/even watering schedule is in effect all the time. It’s possible to receive a citation for violating the odd-even watering program any time of the year. Also, citations can be issued for watering when temperatures are at or below 32 degrees. Watering during freezing temperatures wastes water and causes treacherous, icy streets.

Bermudagrass lawns are dormant during the winter and only need additional water during extended dry times. Cool-season lawns, like tall fescue, only need 1"  of water every two weeks. 

The water conservation schedules help us manage demand on our water system, prepares our community for drought or dry conditions, and supports a reliable water supply for all Oklahoma City customers. In April 2013, the Oklahoma City Council adopted a five-stage progressive watering program, based on the combined accessible capacity of all City of Oklahoma reservoirs.

Water use efficiency is an ongoing effort to remind us to use our water supply wisely, manage demand on our system, and prepare our city for times of drought.

Odd/even watering is now in place all the time. It’s the new norm for watering outdoors with OKC treated water. Whenever you decide to water your yard, please do so according to the last number of your building address or until another watering stage is implemented.

We never know when it will rain or how long it will last. Oklahoma has a long history of drought and heavy rainfall events. Using water efficiently, no matter the weather, protects our water supply.

Most yards do not need to be watered every day. It’s best to water deeply and infrequently. Drought tolerant lawns, such as bermudagrass, require about one inch of water per week during the summer. It's best to water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth. Using Oklahoma native and adapted plants in your landscape reduces watering needs so you can water less.

Yes. Filling a pool is generally a one-time effort and we highly recommend that pools be covered when not in use. This prevents pool water from evaporating thus reducing the need to refill it.

To apply for a variance, complete the appropriate form by clicking the links above. If you have a question, email WaterConservation@OKC.gov.

The conservation team has 15 days to process requests, but most are completed within one week.  An email confirmation with your variance number will be sent to the email address entered on your form. Please post your variance number in public view for the duration of the approved variance. Variances will not be backdated.

A watering variance allows for daily watering for newly planted landscapes, for existing in-ground irrigation systems that cannot physically meet the odd/even watering schedules (i.e. large homeowner associations and sports complexes), or other special circumstances. 

• If you’re planting new sod or seed, please complete the newly installed landscape application.
• If your irrigation system is physically incapable of watering odd/even schedules, you’d like to water 2-days per week, or you have another special circumstance, please complete the existing water irrigation systems application.

• Variances will not be considered for
  • Inconvenience such as scheduling conflicts with mowing days or personal preference
  • Automatic irrigation controllers failing or incapable of being set to match mandatory watering schedules