Definitions.
Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 21, § 2600
in effectSection 2600. - Definitions.
A. Short-term rental defined.
1. Short-term rental (principal use). A dwelling unit which is not the primary residence of a household, in which temporary lodging in all or part of the dwelling unit is offered for compensation, limited to a maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons at any one time.
2. Short-term rental (accessory use). A dwelling unit which is the primary residence of a household, in which temporary lodging in all or part of the dwelling unit is offered for compensation, limited to a maximum occupancy of eight (8) persons—including the dwelling's residents, if present—at any one time.
B. Other definitions.
1. Dwelling unit. A room or group of rooms arranged, intended, or designed as a habitable unit, containing kitchen, bath and sleeping facilities, for not more than one household living independently of any other household.
2. Household. One or more persons who inhabit a single dwelling unit, as a single housekeeping unit, that is: (1) traditionally characterized by matrimonial or parent-child relationship, provided that all such persons are related by blood, marriage, adoption, fosterage, or guardianship and no more than two (2) unrelated inhabitants are included in the housekeeping unit; or (2) predominantly characterized by voluntary associational, communal relationships, provided that no more than eight (8) inhabitants are included in the housekeeping unit.
3. Local contact person. A resident of the City or County of Tulsa (can include the Operator if a resident) to be contacted by the City regarding violations by the short-term rental property or the guests.
4. Operator. A person or entity that offers a dwelling unit or portion thereof for rent as a short-term rental. An operator may be owner of, or person authorized by the owner of the dwelling unit.
5. Temporary lodging. Rental of a dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days, where rents are charged by the day or by the week.
(Ord. No. 24323, § 1, 3-11-2020)
Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT21LI_CH26SHRMRE_S2600DEFetched: 10/28/2026