Housing

Most youth who lack permanent housing in the state don’t fit the federal housing department’s definitions of homelessness and often don’t qualify for services.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said the state will more aggressively police and displace unhoused people in Tulsa. The announcement was followed by quick action from highway patrol officers and rebukes from local leaders.

Officials say outdated construction rules make it too costly to build affordable residences. Lawmakers are weighing how to cut red tape without cutting corners on safety.

“It’s not just the home, but it’s what the home represents,” said Deon Osborne, one of the two campaign organizers. The GoFundMe page has a hefty $1 million goal.

A father and son from Texas, Asa and Philip Cascavilla, are buying up property in Tulsa restricted to low-income tenants and booting them out.

The company that owns the apartment complex is facing criminal trial due to numerous safety violations.

Oklahoma is sixth in the nation for the highest eviction rates.

Four zip codes in the Tulsa area are eligible for money from the state to fortify their homes.

Two Tulsa city councilors are focused on housing issues — albeit very different housing issues.

It’s unclear how to file human rights discrimination complaints with the city of Tulsa.