This report is based on the City of Tulsa Affordable Housing Strategy is a living document designed to guide policy, process and decision making for housing in Tulsa. The strategy allows for economic growth and innovation while ensuring all Tulsans have access to decent, safe and appropriate housing that meets their needs. The strategy was designed and will be implemented in collaboration with the Housing Strategy Advisory board comprised of developers, neighborhood stakeholders and social service providers. Tulsa has a shortage of quality affordable housing options throughout the city. Over 30% of Tulsans are cost burdened by their housing and there is a need for over 4,000 affordable units to alleviate that cost burden. The lack of quality affordable housing is causing Tulsans to choose substandard housing options that compromise the health and safety of their families.
Neighborhoods are the guiding focus of the City of Tulsa Affordable Housing Strategy. Tulsa is comprised of a diverse set of neighborhoods with unique histories and resources. Historical actions including redlining and exclusionary zoning have led to disinvestment in neighborhoods that were once thriving in Tulsa. The strategy around strengthening neighborhoods addresses past inequitable investment in neighborhoods and encourages the empowerment of neighborhood organizations to chart their path forward with support from the City and its partners.
Tulsa has a shortage of quality affordable housing options throughout the city. Over 30% of Tulsans are cost burdened by their housing and there is a need for over 4,000 affordable units to alleviate that cost burden. The lack of quality affordable housing is causing Tulsans to choose substandard housing options that compromise the health and safety of their families. As we address the need for affordable housing units, the preservation piece of the strategy prevents displacement of appropriately housed Tulsans and creates opportunities for current affordable housing stock to improve.