Housing Forward
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We believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
Housing Forward exists to deliver bold, innovative, practical solutions that expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
A proposed reimagining of the downtown Tulsa Philcade building would add 115 rental residences and a 125-room luxury hotel, aiming to use Tax Increment Financing and a portion of Tulsa City Council's recently proposed hotel tax as part of their funding.
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New York developer aiming to restore and reimagine historic Philcade Building
Plans call for creating a mixed-use, high-end development that would include an independent luxury hotel and more than 100 rental units.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:25 PM
A proposed reimagining of the downtown Tulsa Philcade building would add 115 rental residences and a 125-room luxury hotel, aiming to use Tax Increment Financing and a portion of Tulsa City Council's recently proposed hotel tax as part of their funding.
https://ow.ly/qVmG50Y0mYZ
https://ow.ly/qVmG50Y0mYZ
The latest data from CoStar shows that rental cost growth continue to surpass national averages in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The data is clear, our housing shortage results in Oklahomans spending more on housing. https://ow.ly/eypU50Y0kvB
January 20, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The latest data from CoStar shows that rental cost growth continue to surpass national averages in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The data is clear, our housing shortage results in Oklahomans spending more on housing. https://ow.ly/eypU50Y0kvB
PartnerTulsa is looking for developers interested in building housing in under-developed areas of Tulsa.
Find out more below. https://ow.ly/Sg5350XXrXQ
Find out more below. https://ow.ly/Sg5350XXrXQ
City seeking developers to build housing on Tulsa Development Authority properties
Requests for proposals have been issued as the city continues to work on increasing Tulsa's overall housing stock, including 6,000 additional affordable housing units by 2028.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
PartnerTulsa is looking for developers interested in building housing in under-developed areas of Tulsa.
Find out more below. https://ow.ly/Sg5350XXrXQ
Find out more below. https://ow.ly/Sg5350XXrXQ
1 in every 3 households in Oklahoma are housing cost burdened. Addressing the housing affordability challenge is a statewide opportunity.
Housing Forward is working to take housing data to policymakers to enact people-first policies that will ensure each Oklahoman has a place to call home.
Housing Forward is working to take housing data to policymakers to enact people-first policies that will ensure each Oklahoman has a place to call home.
January 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
1 in every 3 households in Oklahoma are housing cost burdened. Addressing the housing affordability challenge is a statewide opportunity.
Housing Forward is working to take housing data to policymakers to enact people-first policies that will ensure each Oklahoman has a place to call home.
Housing Forward is working to take housing data to policymakers to enact people-first policies that will ensure each Oklahoman has a place to call home.
A growing national trend to expand housing affordability includes allowing for ADUs to be built by-right by homeowners.
Our latest blog post explores how the ADU approval process works in Tulsa and what policy opportunities can unlock more housing: https://ow.ly/JtN050XU19P
Our latest blog post explores how the ADU approval process works in Tulsa and what policy opportunities can unlock more housing: https://ow.ly/JtN050XU19P
Yes in My (Literal) Backyard: Unlocking Affordable Housing by Allowing ADUs in More Tulsa Neighborhoods — Housing Forward
A growing national trend to expand housing affordability includes allowing for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) to be built by-right by homeowners. ADUs are smaller units that property owners build on their lots, whether for their own household or to generate rental income. Here in Tulsa in
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January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
A growing national trend to expand housing affordability includes allowing for ADUs to be built by-right by homeowners.
Our latest blog post explores how the ADU approval process works in Tulsa and what policy opportunities can unlock more housing: https://ow.ly/JtN050XU19P
Our latest blog post explores how the ADU approval process works in Tulsa and what policy opportunities can unlock more housing: https://ow.ly/JtN050XU19P
We're hiring!
We're looking for a Director of Housing Development to lead statewide efforts to strengthen housing development capacity by helping developers, municipalities, and partners navigate complex funding resources and programs.
Apply today:
https://ow.ly/hjG450XIsY5
We're looking for a Director of Housing Development to lead statewide efforts to strengthen housing development capacity by helping developers, municipalities, and partners navigate complex funding resources and programs.
Apply today:
https://ow.ly/hjG450XIsY5
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We're hiring!
We're looking for a Director of Housing Development to lead statewide efforts to strengthen housing development capacity by helping developers, municipalities, and partners navigate complex funding resources and programs.
Apply today:
https://ow.ly/hjG450XIsY5
We're looking for a Director of Housing Development to lead statewide efforts to strengthen housing development capacity by helping developers, municipalities, and partners navigate complex funding resources and programs.
Apply today:
https://ow.ly/hjG450XIsY5
Our research and data experts have been working hard to create an interactive data dashboard to provide all the latest data you might need for housing-related decisions.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our research and data experts have been working hard to create an interactive data dashboard to provide all the latest data you might need for housing-related decisions.
Sign up for our newsletter to find out when it launches: https://ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7
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Housing Forward’s Ellen Ray recently spoke at University of Oklahoma's Housing Supply Accelerator Coalition event, highlighting the mismatch between Oklahoma’s household demographics and housing supply, housing tax credits and the need for housing at all stages of life.
https://ow.ly/mm7q50XCbnB
https://ow.ly/mm7q50XCbnB
University of Oklahoma Hosts Inaugural Oklahoma Housing Supply Accelerator Coalition Event
The University of Oklahoma’s Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted the inaugural Oklahoma Housing Supply Accelerator Coalition event on November 13, 2025, a day-long gathering dedicated to addressing the state’s growing housing challenges and exploring solutions to expand the supply of attainable homes.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Housing Forward’s Ellen Ray recently spoke at University of Oklahoma's Housing Supply Accelerator Coalition event, highlighting the mismatch between Oklahoma’s household demographics and housing supply, housing tax credits and the need for housing at all stages of life.
https://ow.ly/mm7q50XCbnB
https://ow.ly/mm7q50XCbnB
According to our research, one third of all Oklahoma households are housing cost burdened. We believe that through bold, innovative and practical solutions we can expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
According to our research, one third of all Oklahoma households are housing cost burdened. We believe that through bold, innovative and practical solutions we can expand access to housing across Oklahoma.
Yesterday Tulsa City Council approved the first round of funding from the 2023 Improve Our Tulsa voter-approved initiative and marks a step in the right direction toward investing public funds in housing.
Read more here: www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...
Read more here: www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...
$14 MILLION: Tulsa City Council approves housing funds
During its Dec. 3 meeting, the Tulsa City Council approved $14 million for 'housing initiatives.' 2 News Oklahoma's Brodie Myers reports the details of the plan.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Yesterday Tulsa City Council approved the first round of funding from the 2023 Improve Our Tulsa voter-approved initiative and marks a step in the right direction toward investing public funds in housing.
Read more here: www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...
Read more here: www.kjrh.com/news/local-n...
Recently Mayor Monroe Nichols shared how the city of Tulsa is working behind the scenes to reduce barriers to housing development by streamlining the permitting process, mentioning the housing acceleration team.
'We didn't do it right': New Tulsa Housing Impact Fund looks to rectify affordable housing woes
Launched Nov. 19, 2025, a new Tulsa Housing Impact Fund is another effort to draw private investment to affordable housing in the Tulsa area.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Recently Mayor Monroe Nichols shared how the city of Tulsa is working behind the scenes to reduce barriers to housing development by streamlining the permitting process, mentioning the housing acceleration team.
National Zoning Atlas’ recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma shows that the predominant housing type allowed by right in Tulsa is single-family housing.
Reducing restrictive zoning and regulations will help our community build the kind of housing the market is demanding.
Reducing restrictive zoning and regulations will help our community build the kind of housing the market is demanding.
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
National Zoning Atlas’ recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma shows that the predominant housing type allowed by right in Tulsa is single-family housing.
Reducing restrictive zoning and regulations will help our community build the kind of housing the market is demanding.
Reducing restrictive zoning and regulations will help our community build the kind of housing the market is demanding.
Recent research from Pew reveals how banning low-cost single room occupancy has reduced affordable housing options nationally.
It’s time to bring back affordable housing options that used to be available so more Oklahomans can find a home that meets their needs. https://ow.ly/rEIY50XtCWC
It’s time to bring back affordable housing options that used to be available so more Oklahomans can find a home that meets their needs. https://ow.ly/rEIY50XtCWC
New Pew Charitable Trusts Repot on "How States and Cities Decimated Americans’ Lowest-Cost Housing Option"
They have done so banning or severely restricting low-cost "single-room occupancy" (SRO) housing.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Recent research from Pew reveals how banning low-cost single room occupancy has reduced affordable housing options nationally.
It’s time to bring back affordable housing options that used to be available so more Oklahomans can find a home that meets their needs. https://ow.ly/rEIY50XtCWC
It’s time to bring back affordable housing options that used to be available so more Oklahomans can find a home that meets their needs. https://ow.ly/rEIY50XtCWC
At Housing Forward, we believe data is the key to creating communities where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At Housing Forward, we believe data is the key to creating communities where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Are you already signed up to get updated on our events, advocacy work and more? https://ow.ly/ll2z50Wycm7
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In Tulsa, there are approx. 2,000 acres of land owned by faith-based organizations. By allowing faith-based organizations to repurpose underutilized land without overly burdensome rezoning process, our community can produce housing that meets our needs.
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
Can states, and a little bit of faith, convert church land into affordable housing? • Oklahoma Voice
Yes In God’s Backyard? Some states hope so. Lawmakers see the potential for much-needed housing on church-owned land.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In Tulsa, there are approx. 2,000 acres of land owned by faith-based organizations. By allowing faith-based organizations to repurpose underutilized land without overly burdensome rezoning process, our community can produce housing that meets our needs.
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
https://ow.ly/gJ0t50Xo786
Recent research from Pew Research Center shows that modern apartments are six times safer from fire deaths than single-family homes. It's time to make policy changes ensuring we can build more homes for more Oklahomans.
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Recent research from Pew Research Center shows that modern apartments are six times safer from fire deaths than single-family homes. It's time to make policy changes ensuring we can build more homes for more Oklahomans.
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
Read more: https://ow.ly/QuPq50Xo6Tu
A new study out of Denver shows that removing mandatory parking minimums can lead to more affordable housing being built.
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new study out of Denver shows that removing mandatory parking minimums can lead to more affordable housing being built.
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
By eliminating costly parking mandates, we can focus on creating homes that better meet community needs.
https://ow.ly/e7Lv50Xm3H7
Housing Forward joined Rep. Suzanne Schreiber’s interim study to discuss how outdated regulations are slowing down workforce housing development in Oklahoma.
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
Housing Forward Joins Interim Study on Regulatory Barriers to Workforce Housing — Housing Forward
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette participated in an interim study hosted by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, discussing the regulatory barriers to workforce hous...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Housing Forward joined Rep. Suzanne Schreiber’s interim study to discuss how outdated regulations are slowing down workforce housing development in Oklahoma.
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
🏛️Learn how policy changes can help us build more homes—without compromising safety here: ow.ly/X3Ot50Xl2r1
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Small Scale Development Workshop!
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s Small Scale Development Workshop!
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
🏘️ Tulsa’s housing shortage is a challenge we can meet together. This workshop sparked important conversations about how our community can embrace creative, incremental approaches to housing development.
Our recent blog dives into the zoning data provided in National Zoning Atlas’s recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma to discuss opportunities for updating policy to unlock more housing, at more affordable prices, without straining infrastructure.
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
How Can Municipalities Use the NZA data? — Housing Forward
For a community like Tulsa, we’re facing a real housing crisis. We need to be delivering thousands of affordable homes into the marketplace – up to 13,000 homes in the next five to six years, and 6,000 in just the next two to three years. At present rates we will not meet these goals until 2033. Ot
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October 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our recent blog dives into the zoning data provided in National Zoning Atlas’s recent inclusion of NE Oklahoma to discuss opportunities for updating policy to unlock more housing, at more affordable prices, without straining infrastructure.
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
📊 Read more: https://ow.ly/cjab50Xj5Gc
Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette recently presented at Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall’s interim study on housing. His remarks highlighted how overly restrictive zoning and regulations are driving affordability challenges in Oklahoma.
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Housing Forward Speaks on Housing Affordability in Sen. Kirt’s Interim Study — Housing Forward
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette presented on the state of housing in Oklahoma during an interim study hosted by Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall. The session, held by the Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee, discussed sources
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October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Housing Forward Executive Director Tyler Parette recently presented at Senators Julia Kirt and Chuck Hall’s interim study on housing. His remarks highlighted how overly restrictive zoning and regulations are driving affordability challenges in Oklahoma.
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Read more: https://ow.ly/IciQ50Xhey5
Thank you to National Zoning Atlas for hosting last week’s webinar on the inclusion of zoning in Northeast Oklahoma to their zoning map.
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
NZA Hosts Webinar on Zoning in NE Oklahoma (Replay Available) — Housing Forward
National Zoning Atlas today presented to a group of planners, architects, and housing advocates on their next installment in their virtual Metro Area Snapshot series, spotlighting Tulsa, Oklahoma. NZA founder Sarah C. Bronin and analysts provided an overview of how NZA zoning data is collecte
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October 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thank you to National Zoning Atlas for hosting last week’s webinar on the inclusion of zoning in Northeast Oklahoma to their zoning map.
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🎥 If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available: https://ow.ly/2uwZ50XfJpj
🏘️ Tulsa faces a housing shortage of *over 13,000 units* and if we're going to meet our housing goals, our community needs to think creatively.
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
October 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🏘️ Tulsa faces a housing shortage of *over 13,000 units* and if we're going to meet our housing goals, our community needs to think creatively.
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
📣 Next Friday, Oct 24: join the incremental housing development movement.
💲 Discounts available to students & at-need communities
🎟️ https://ow.ly/Lhi150XejbR
Last Thursday Rep. Suzanne Schreiber invited Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette to speak at an interim study investigating the impact of revising building code to increase workforce housing production. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4K2t50Xb8E7
Schreiber conducts interim study on regulatory barriers to workforce housing - OKW News
OKLAHOMA CITY –Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, hosted an interim study on Thursday on the impact of building code revisions to encourage the development of workforce housing.
“Thank you to our local experts for joining us at the State Capitol to better inform members on how we
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October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Last Thursday Rep. Suzanne Schreiber invited Housing Forward’s Executive Director Tyler Parette to speak at an interim study investigating the impact of revising building code to increase workforce housing production. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4K2t50Xb8E7
At Housing Forward, we believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq
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October 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
At Housing Forward, we believe in an Oklahoma where everyone has the freedom to live in a home that fits their needs, their life, and their future.
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq
Sign up to stay updated on what we’re doing here: https://ow.ly/rh1q50XazMq