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Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Laws & Hotel Tax (2026)

Short-term rentals are legal in Oklahoma. Cities license them (Oklahoma City $120 a year, Tulsa $375, Norman $200); the state sales tax is 4.5% and Airbnb collects it.4,9,11,13,15,16

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Rules checked

From 16 official sources and 2 Airbnb help pages. Not legal advice.

The short answer

Oklahoma Airbnb Laws in Brief

  • Permits are local: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Stillwater, Lawton and Hochatown each require a city or town license.
  • Oklahoma City caps home sharing at 10 nights a month unless the owner holds a special exception; Tulsa caps occupancy at 8 people.
  • State sales tax is 4.5% on every stay; Oklahoma City adds a 9.25% hotel tax and Tulsa a 5% lodging tax, both collected by Airbnb.
  • Fines run up to $1,200 per violation in Tulsa, $750 in Norman and $500 in Oklahoma City.

At a glance

Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Laws at a Glance

State license required
Yes
Latest rule change
Jul 1, 2026

The laws in brief

The rules an Oklahoma host meets first, each linked to the ordinance, statute or official page it comes from. Details and exceptions follow below.

Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Laws at a Glance
TopicRule
PermitOklahoma City: home sharing license9
Who can hostOklahoma City: primary residence, or a special exception9,18
WhereOklahoma City: 10% of homes on a block9
Building rulesTulsa: neighborhood covenants are enforced separately11
Night capOklahoma City: ten nights a month9
Minimum stayOklahoma City: rules cover stays up to 30 days18
GuestsOklahoma City: 16 people and a parking space per four guests9
Listing displayTulsa: license number on every advertisement11
PlatformsPlatforms may collect state and local lodging tax8
SafetyOklahoma City: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher9
NeighborsTulsa: no events, local contact within one hour11

Your home

Can You Host an Airbnb in Oklahoma? It Depends on the Home

Whether you can host in Oklahoma turns on whose home it is and whether you live there.

Your own home, rented whole while you're away

Allowed with conditions

Allowed with a city license. In Oklahoma City the home must be your primary residence and is capped at ten nights a month unless you hold a special exception; Tulsa and Norman license it in nearly every zoning district. Inside the City of Broken Bow it is allowed only in the C-5 and Commercial Recreation districts.3,9,11,13

A room in your home with you present

Allowed with conditions

Allowed with the same city license. Oklahoma City defines home sharing as renting a dwelling or rooms in it, and Tulsa treats an owner who rents a portion of the home as an accessory use; both still require the license.9,11

A second home or investment property you don't live in

Allowed with conditions

Depends on the city. Oklahoma City requires a special exception, limited to 10% of the homes on a block; Tulsa licenses it in every zoning district; Norman allows up to four licenses per applicant; Stillwater applies a 20% cap per residential block; the City of Broken Bow limits it to commercial districts.3,9,11,13,14

A rented home (tenant hosting)

Allowed with conditions

Oklahoma City accepts a tenant applicant who supplies a notarized letter of authorization from the property owner, and the applicant must still show the home is their primary residence.9

A cabin in the Hochatown area

Allowed with conditions

Inside the Town of Hochatown a town license is required ($300 to register plus $100 a year) and the 4% town lodging tax is paid by the owner, because the town has not received lodging tax from Airbnb. Cabins in the City of Broken Bow face the commercial-zone limit instead.3,4,15

A home with an HOA or neighborhood covenant

Allowed with conditions

A city license does not override a covenant. Tulsa code officers do not enforce neighborhood covenants, which the neighborhood association enforces, and Oklahoma City's Board of Adjustment may weigh a covenant that names short-term rental as a prohibited use.9,11

Permit

Do You Need a License for Airbnb in Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma hosts need the City or town short-term rental license from city or town where the home stands: Oklahoma City Business Licensing, City of Tulsa, Norman City Clerk, Stillwater Development Services, City of Lawton Building Division, Town of Hochatown. It costs $120.4,9,11,13,15,16

Who needs it
Hosts renting a dwelling or room for fewer than 30 days in a city or town that licenses them, which includes Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Stillwater, Lawton and Hochatown. The City of Broken Bow instead limits short-term rentals to two commercial zoning districts.4,9,11,13,15,16
Issued by
The city or town where the home stands: Oklahoma City Business Licensing, City of Tulsa, Norman City Clerk, Stillwater Development Services, City of Lawton Building Division, Town of Hochatown
Valid for
One year in Oklahoma City, Norman and Hochatown; Tulsa licenses expire each June 30.
On listings
The number must appear on every listing
Platform checks
Oklahoma City and Tulsa require the city-issued license number on every advertisement; Tulsa and Norman each contract a monitoring company that identifies unlicensed listings and contacts the owners.

Fees

Fees
FeeAmount
Oklahoma City home sharing licenseAnnual license fee for the year to June 30, 2026.$110.40
Oklahoma City home sharing licenseAnnual license fee for the year to June 30, 2027.$120
Oklahoma City special exception applicationBoard of Adjustment fee for a home that is not the host's primary residence or sits in a Historic Preservation district.$1,100
Tulsa short-term rental licenseA $75 license fee plus a $300 implementation and compliance fee; the license expires each June 30 and must be renewed.$375
Norman short-term rental licenseA $150 license fee plus a $50 annual inspection fee.$200
Hochatown initial registrationOne-time registration fee for a new short-term rental license in the Town of Hochatown.$300
Hochatown annual license renewalDue on or before July 1 each year; a $250 late fee applies for each month a property is unregistered or the fee is unpaid.$100

Who qualifies

  • Oklahoma City: the home must be zoned residential and be the host's primary residence; any other home needs a special exception from the Board of Adjustment first
  • Tulsa: allowed in every zoning district once licensed, with no more than 8 occupants
  • Norman: allowed in all zoning districts except Rural Commercial and the industrial districts; up to four licenses per applicant
  • Stillwater: all short-term rentals are licensed, with a 20% density cap per residential block
  • Broken Bow (city limits): only in the C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation districts

How to apply

  1. Confirm the zoning and the rules for the exact address with the city or town (Oklahoma City zoning verification is done by city staff; Norman asks applicants to call Planning and Community Development).
  2. Apply to the city or town: the Oklahoma City Home Sharing License application, the Tulsa online registration, the Norman registration portal, the Lawton Short Term Rental License portal or the Hochatown STR license application.
  3. Pay the license fee and, in Oklahoma City, add proof of ownership and three forms of ID showing a primary residence.
  4. Register for state sales tax with the Oklahoma Tax Commission and for any city lodging tax that Airbnb does not collect.

Applications go through the official application page .

Permit rules

Oklahoma City: home sharing license
Oklahoma City requires a Home Sharing License before an owner or tenant rents a dwelling or a room, and the license number must be visible on every advertisement.9 Applies to: Oklahoma City · In force since February 16, 2025
Tulsa: license before advertising
Tulsa requires a short-term rental license before a dwelling is advertised or rented for fewer than 30 days, and the rule applies even to a host who rents one week a year.11 Applies to: Tulsa
Tulsa: license number on every advertisement
The Tulsa license number must appear in a visible place on every advertisement for the rental, and the license itself must be posted inside the home near the main entry.11 Applies to: Tulsa
Norman: annual license, up to four per applicant
Norman has required an annual short-term rental license since August 27, 2020, and one applicant can hold up to four licenses unless the zoning ordinance's special use rules are met.13 Applies to: Norman · In force since August 27, 2020
Stillwater: license and 20% block cap
Stillwater's Ordinance No. 3604 requires every short-term rental to be licensed, caps licenses at 20% of the homes on a residential block, and asks for proof of ownership and state tax compliance. The ordinance was adopted on June 15, 2026.2,14 Applies to: Stillwater · In force since June 15, 2026
Hochatown: town license since July 2024
The Town of Hochatown has required a short-term rental license since July 1, 2024. A new license costs $400 in total ($300 registration plus the $100 annual fee), and the town's 24-hour hotline takes complaints.4,15 Applies to: Hochatown · In force since July 1, 2024
Lawton: license and monthly tax remittance
Every short-term rental in Lawton needs a Short-Term Rental License and must remit tax monthly for the nights guests stay; the city runs a 24-hour hotline for complaints.16 Applies to: Lawton
Platforms may collect state and local lodging tax
Under Oklahoma's marketplace facilitator law (Senate Bill 1339, effective January 1, 2023), platforms that sell Oklahoma lodging may be required to collect and remit state and local taxes.8 In force since January 1, 2023
Advertised price must be the total price
Since May 12, 2025 a federal rule requires any advertised price for a short-term rental to show the total price, including mandatory fees; taxes and other government charges may be shown separately.1,5 In force since May 12, 2025

Who can host

What Oklahoma Cities and Counties Can and Can't Regulate

Oklahoma City: primary residence, or a special exception
Home sharing in Oklahoma City is for the host's primary residence. A home that is not the host's primary residence, or that is in a Historic Preservation district, needs a special exception from the Board of Adjustment before the city issues a license.9,18 Applies to: Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: 10% of homes on a block
Short-term rentals that need a special exception cannot exceed 10 percent of the homes on any block, so a new exception can be refused when the block is full.9 Applies to: Oklahoma City · In force since February 16, 2025
Tulsa: neighborhood covenants are enforced separately
Tulsa code officers do not enforce neighborhood covenants, so a covenant or HOA rule that bans short-term rentals is enforced by the neighborhood association, not the city license.11 Applies to: Tulsa
Norman: allowed in most zoning districts
Short-term rentals are allowed in all Norman zoning districts except Rural Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial and restricted Industrial; planned unit developments need Council approval or a special use.13 Applies to: Norman · In force since August 27, 2020
City of Broken Bow: commercial zones only
Inside the City of Broken Bow, stays of fewer than thirty consecutive nights are allowed only in the C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation districts, apart from properties long established as hotels or motels. The rule took effect on February 21, 2024.3 Applies to: Broken Bow · In force since February 21, 2024

Local rules

Local Rules in Oklahoma's 6 Largest Airbnb Markets

A state license doesn't replace local rules. Cities and counties still set registration, occupancy, parking and safety requirements. These are Oklahoma's largest markets by active Airbnb listings, with the share of each market's listings that display a registration or license number.

  1. 1. Broken Bow

    McCurtain County

    The Broken Bow market is mostly cabins around Hochatown. Inside the City of Broken Bow, short-term rentals are allowed only in two commercial zoning districts, and a 5% city lodging tax began on January 1, 2026. Inside the Town of Hochatown a town license is required and the owner pays the 4% town lodging tax.3,4,6,7,15

    • City of Broken Bow: only in the C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation districts (since February 21, 2024)
    • City of Broken Bow: 5% city lodging tax from January 1, 2026; McCurtain County lodging tax 3%
    • Hochatown: town license, $300 to register plus $100 a year; $250 late fee a month
    • Hochatown: 4% town lodging tax, remitted monthly by the owner (Airbnb has not paid it)

  2. 2. Oklahoma City

    Oklahoma County

    Oklahoma City licenses home sharing and, since February 2025, caps it at ten nights a month unless the owner holds a special exception. The license costs $120 a year, the home must be the host's primary residence, and the hotel tax is 9.25%, which Airbnb collects.9,10,17

    • Home Sharing License; $120 for July 2026 to June 2027, number shown on every advertisement
    • Primary residence, or a special exception ($1,100) limited to 10% of homes on a block
    • Ten nights a month, 16 people, one parking space per four guests
    • Hotel tax 9.25% from October 1, 2024, plus 4.5% state and 4.125% city sales tax

  3. 3. Tulsa

    Tulsa County

    Tulsa requires a license before a home is advertised, at $375, and allows rentals in every zoning district with no more than 8 occupants. Violations are punishable by up to $1,200, and Airbnb collects the 5% lodging tax.6,11,12,17

    • Short-term rental license before advertising; $75 plus a $300 implementation and compliance fee; expires June 30
    • Allowed in all zoning districts; no more than 8 occupants; no events
    • Local contact must respond within one hour; license number on every advertisement
    • Lodging tax 5%, collected by Airbnb; sales tax 3.65% city plus 0.367% county plus 4.5% state

  4. 4. Norman

    Cleveland County

    Norman has licensed short-term rentals since August 27, 2020, at $200 a year including inspection. Its hotel/motel tax rose to 10% on July 1, 2026, and Airbnb does not collect it, so owners pay the city themselves each month.13

    • Annual license: $150 plus a $50 inspection fee; up to four licenses per applicant
    • Allowed in all zoning districts except Rural Commercial and the industrial districts
    • No commercial or social events, no amplified sound
    • Hotel/motel/transient guest tax 10% from July 1, 2026, paid by the owner by the 15th of each month

  5. 5. Stillwater

    Payne County

    Stillwater, the home of Oklahoma State University, requires every short-term rental to be licensed under Ordinance No. 3604, adopted on June 15, 2026. Licenses are capped at 20% of homes on a residential block, and the 7% state-administered lodging tax applies.2,6,14

    • License required for every short-term rental; proof of ownership and state tax compliance
    • 20% density cap per residential block
    • Ordinance No. 3604 adopted June 15, 2026, with a six-month review of the percentage
    • Lodging tax 7% and sales tax 4% city plus 0.813% Payne County

  6. 6. Lawton

    Comanche County

    Lawton requires a Short-Term Rental License for every rental and monthly tax remittance for the nights guests stay. The city runs a 24-hour hotline for complaints, and the city sales tax is 4.125%.6,16

    • Short-Term Rental License required for all rentals
    • Tax remitted monthly through the city's registration and tax portal
    • 24-hour complaint hotline: 580-360-0713
    • City sales tax 4.125% plus 0.375% Comanche County

Taxes

Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Taxes

No single rate: the state's 4.5% sales tax applies everywhere, and local taxes are added. A stay in Oklahoma City carries about 17.9% (4.5% state, 4.125% city sales, 9.25% hotel tax) and in Tulsa about 13.5% (4.5% state, 3.65% city and 0.367% county sales, 5% lodging).

Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Taxes
TaxRateCollected by
Oklahoma state sales tax 4.5% of the listing price including cleaning fees4.5%6,17Airbnb
City and county sales tax Set locally: Oklahoma City 4.125%, Norman 4.125% (plus Cleveland County 0.125%), Lawton 4.125%, Stillwater 4% (plus Payne County 0.813%), Tulsa 3.65% (plus Tulsa County 0.367%), Broken Bow 4%, Hochatown 3% (plus McCurtain County 1.75%)—6,17Airbnb
State-administered local lodging tax Set by some cities and counties and collected by the Oklahoma Tax Commission: Stillwater 7%, Edmond 6%, Grove 5%, Broken Bow 5% (since January 1, 2026), Marshall County 5%, McCurtain County 3%—6,7,17Airbnb
Oklahoma City hotel tax 9.25% of the listing price including cleaning fees, for stays of 29 nights or fewer; the city's home sharing page applies it to rentals of two or more bedrooms9.25%9,10,17Airbnb
Tulsa lodging tax 5% of the listing price including cleaning fees, for stays of 29 nights or fewer5%12,17Airbnb
Norman hotel/motel/transient guest tax 10% since July 1, 2026 (8% before); the owner remits it to the city by the 15th of each month because Airbnb does not collect it10%13Host
Hochatown lodging tax 4% of gross charges including cleaning and pet fees, since May 1, 2023; the owner remits it to the town4%15Host

What the host still handles

  • An Oklahoma Tax Commission sales tax permit, needed for direct bookings and for taxes Airbnb does not collect
  • The Norman hotel/motel/transient guest tax account (monthly returns, because Airbnb does not collect it)
  • The Town of Hochatown lodging tax account (monthly returns, because the town has not received lodging tax from Airbnb)
  • City hotel or lodging tax accounts in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for bookings made outside Airbnb
  • A Lawton short-term rental account for monthly tax returns6,8,10,13,15,17

Operating rules

Operating Rules for Oklahoma Short-Term Rentals

Oklahoma City: ten nights a month
Since February 2025 a home share in Oklahoma City can be rented at most ten nights a month unless the owner holds a special exception permit.9 Applies to: Oklahoma City · In force since February 16, 2025
Oklahoma City: 16 people and a parking space per four guests
No more than 16 people may occupy a home share at one time, and the host must provide at least one parking space on the property for every four guests.9 Applies to: Oklahoma City · In force since February 16, 2025
Oklahoma City: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher
Hosts in Oklahoma City must meet the city's building and fire codes, including working smoke detectors, a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.9 Applies to: Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: rules cover stays up to 30 days
Oklahoma City regulates stays of up to 30 consecutive days per guest; rentals of more than 30 days per guest are not home sharing and fall outside the ordinance.18 Applies to: Oklahoma City
Tulsa: no more than 8 occupants
No short-term rental in Tulsa may have more than 8 occupants, whatever its size, and the square-footage limits in the city's fire code can lower that figure.11 Applies to: Tulsa
Tulsa: no events, local contact within one hour
Parties and events of any kind are prohibited at Tulsa short-term rentals, and a local contact person must respond within one hour when the city calls.11 Applies to: Tulsa
Norman: no events or amplified sound
Commercial or social events are prohibited at a Norman short-term rental, and the licensee and guests may not use sound equipment or amplified music.13 Applies to: Norman
Hochatown: emergency contact available around the clock
Hochatown operators must keep an emergency contact person reachable by the town 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and must display the license near the main entry.4 Applies to: Hochatown · In force since July 1, 2024
Hosts also deal with the Oklahoma Tax Commission
Like any business in Oklahoma, a home sharing host files reports with, and is responsible for related taxes to, the Oklahoma Tax Commission; Stillwater asks for proof of state tax compliance with the license.14,18

Fines

How to Avoid Airbnb Fines in Oklahoma

Fines in Oklahoma fall on hosting without the approvals described above, or outside the rules. With them in hand and the rules followed, none of the fines below apply.

  • Tulsa: a violation of the short-term rental ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,200 per violation, and the owner may also face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day.11
  • Oklahoma City: a conviction carries a fine of up to $500 plus court costs and fees, and each day of continuing violation is a separate offense.9
  • Oklahoma City: the Board of Adjustment can deny applications or renewals for one year when the home share ordinance is violated.9
  • Norman: a conviction carries a fine of $50 to $750, up to 60 days in jail, or both, and each day of violation is a separate offense.13
  • Hochatown: a $250 late fee for each month a property is unregistered or the annual license fee is unpaid by July 1.4

Changes

What's Changed in Oklahoma's Airbnb Rules

No change was scheduled when the rules were checked on October 17, 2026; the most recent are listed first.

  1. July 1, 2026
    Oklahoma City home sharing license fee rises to $120

    The Oklahoma City annual home sharing license fee is $120.00 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, up from $110.40 the year before.9

  2. July 1, 2026
    Norman hotel/motel tax rises to 10%

    Norman voters approved the increase from 8% to 10% on April 7, 2026, effective July 1, 2026.13

  3. June 15, 2026
    Stillwater adopts Ordinance No. 3604

    Stillwater's City Council adopted a revised short-term rental ordinance on June 15, 2026: every rental needs a license, licenses are capped at 20% of the homes on a residential block, and the percentage is reviewed six months after it takes effect.2,14

  4. January 1, 2026
    Broken Bow adds a 5% city lodging tax

    The Oklahoma Tax Commission's rate chart lists a new 5% lodging tax for the City of Broken Bow starting January 1, 2026.7

  5. February 16, 2025
    Oklahoma City adopts new home sharing rules

    Oklahoma City's rewritten home sharing rules cap rentals at ten nights a month without a special exception, limit occupancy to 16 people, require a parking space per four guests and cap special exceptions at 10% of homes on a block.9

  6. October 1, 2024
    Oklahoma City hotel tax rises to 9.25%

    After voters approved the increase on August 27, 2024, the Oklahoma City hotel tax rose from 5.5% to 9.25% on October 1, 2024.10

  7. July 1, 2024
    Hochatown requires a short-term rental license

    The Town of Hochatown began requiring a short-term rental license on July 1, 2024: $300 to register plus a $100 annual fee, renewed by July 1 each year.4,15

  8. February 21, 2024
    Broken Bow limits short-term rentals to commercial zones

    City of Broken Bow Ordinance No. 428 allows rentals of fewer than thirty nights only in the C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation districts, with an exception for long-established hotels and motels.3

  9. May 1, 2023
    Hochatown lodging tax begins

    The Town of Hochatown's 4% lodging tax took effect on May 1, 2023 and applies to all lodging inside the town limits.15

Earnings

What Could a Short-Term Rental in Oklahoma Earn?

The rules shape the numbers: a license that costs $120 a year. For a specific address, the Airbnb profit calculator estimates revenue, occupancy and nightly rate from comparable listings, so you can test the numbers before applying.

Estimate what a home could earn

FAQ

Oklahoma Short-Term Rental Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Oklahoma?

Yes. Oklahoma's cities and towns license short-term rentals rather than ban them: Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Stillwater, Lawton and Hochatown each require a license, while the City of Broken Bow allows them only in its C-5 and Commercial Recreation districts.3,9,11,13,14,15,16

Do I need a permit for Airbnb in Oklahoma?

In most large Oklahoma cities, yes. Tulsa requires a license before a home is advertised, Oklahoma City requires a Home Sharing License, and Norman, Lawton and Hochatown also require one. The state sales tax permit from the Oklahoma Tax Commission is separate.9,11,13,15,16

How much is the Airbnb license in Oklahoma?

It depends on the city. Oklahoma City charges $120 a year (July 2026 to June 2027), Tulsa $375 ($75 plus a $300 implementation and compliance fee), Norman $200 ($150 plus a $50 inspection) and Hochatown $300 to register plus $100 a year.4,9,11,13,15

Can I rent a home I don't live in?

Sometimes. Oklahoma City requires a special exception for a home that is not your primary residence, and caps those at 10% of the homes on a block. Tulsa licenses rentals in every zoning district, Norman allows up to four licenses per applicant, and the City of Broken Bow allows them only in commercial districts.3,9,11,13

Does Airbnb collect hotel tax in Oklahoma?

Partly. Airbnb collects the 4.5% state sales tax, local sales taxes, the state-administered local lodging taxes, the Oklahoma City hotel tax and the Tulsa lodging tax. It does not collect Norman's tax, and Hochatown says it has not received lodging tax from Airbnb, so owners remit those themselves.13,15,17

What is the total lodging tax on an Airbnb stay in Oklahoma?

There is no single rate. The state sales tax is 4.5%; a stay in Oklahoma City adds a 4.125% city sales tax and a 9.25% hotel tax (about 17.9% in all), and a stay in Tulsa adds 3.65% city and 0.367% county sales tax and a 5% lodging tax (about 13.5%).6,10,12,17

What is the fine for an illegal short-term rental in Oklahoma?

Tulsa punishes a violation with up to $1,200 and civil penalties of up to $1,000 a day. Norman fines $50 to $750 or up to 60 days in jail, and Oklahoma City fines up to $500 with each day a separate offense.9,11,13

Is there a limit on how many nights I can host in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma City caps home sharing at ten nights a month unless the owner holds a special exception. Tulsa instead limits a rental to 8 occupants, and Oklahoma City allows up to 16 people.9,11

Can my Oklahoma city ban short-term rentals?

Cities set their own zoning. The City of Broken Bow, for example, allows rentals of fewer than thirty nights only in its C-5 Highway Commercial and Commercial Recreation districts, while Tulsa allows them in every zoning district once licensed.3,11

Do I need to show my license number on my Airbnb listing?

Yes in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Oklahoma City requires the city-issued license number to be clearly visible on all advertisements, and Tulsa requires it on every advertisement and posted inside the home.9,11

How do Hochatown and Broken Bow cabins differ?

A cabin inside the Town of Hochatown needs a town license ($300 to register, $100 a year) and the owner pays the 4% town lodging tax. A cabin inside the City of Broken Bow is limited to the C-5 and Commercial Recreation districts and carries a 5% city lodging tax.3,4,7,15

Does the advertised nightly price have to include the cleaning fee?

Mandatory fees must be in the price shown. Since May 12, 2025, a federal rule requires an advertised price for a short-term rental to disclose the total price, including mandatory fees; taxes and other government charges may be excluded.1,5

Method

How These Rules Were Checked

Each rule on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official source cited beside it: the ordinance or statute, the permit office's own pages and the tax authority. Airbnb's help pages are cited on their own only for what Airbnb itself does, such as the taxes it collects and the permit checks it runs, and otherwise only beside an official source; news reports only for when a change was announced. Rules that could not be confirmed on an official page are left out. The Oklahoma City home sharing page (okc.gov) could not be read by script and was read in a browser; the OKC hotel tax report was read from an Internet Archive copy.

Rules change with council votes, court rulings and new state laws, so the page is rechecked every three months and whenever a scheduled change takes effect. It summarizes the rules for information and is not legal advice; the state agency and your city or county has the final word on any application.

Sources

Sources

Each rule above links to the source it comes from. Official ordinances, statutes and government pages come first, then Airbnb's own help pages.

  1. 1. 16 CFR Part 464 - Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees · Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
  2. 2. Ordinance No. 3604 (short-term rentals) · City of Stillwater
  3. 3. Ordinance No. 428 (Sec. 56-140, short-term rental) · City of Broken Bow
  4. 4. Ordinance No. 6 - Short Term Rentals · Town of Hochatown
  5. 5. The Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees: Frequently Asked Questions · Federal Trade Commission
  6. 6. Rates and Codes for Sales, Use, and Lodging Tax (October through December 2026) · Oklahoma Tax Commission
  7. 7. Rates and Codes for Sales, Use, and Lodging Tax (January through March 2026) · Oklahoma Tax Commission
  8. 8. Businesses help center: marketplace facilitators and Senate Bill 1339 · Oklahoma Tax Commission
  9. 9. Home Sharing License · City of Oklahoma City
  10. 10. City Manager Report: Hotel Tax Collections Through June 30, 2025 · City of Oklahoma City
  11. 11. Short Term Rental Frequently Asked Questions · City of Tulsa
  12. 12. Lodging Tax · City of Tulsa Finance Department
  13. 13. Short-Term Rentals · City of Norman City Attorney
  14. 14. Short-Term Rentals · City of Stillwater Development Services
  15. 15. Town of Hochatown Lodging Tax FAQs (October 2024) · Town of Hochatown
  16. 16. Short-Term Rentals · City of Lawton Building Division
  17. 17. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Oklahoma · Airbnb Help Center
  18. 18. Oklahoma City, OK · Airbnb Help Center