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Broken Arrow

Moderate
OklahomaUpdated Mar 31, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

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Summary

Plain-english overview

Broken Arrow requires a Zoning Clearance Permit and an Annual Operating License for all short-term rentals, with non-owner occupied 'Type 2' rentals requiring an additional Specific Use Permit.

Restriction level

Severity 21
Classification
Moderate
21
Severity

Why this classification

  • Standard permit fee: $200
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To operate an STR in Broken Arrow, you must first obtain a Zoning Clearance Permit and then an annual operating license. If you do not live on-site (Type 2), you must also obtain a Specific Use Permit, which involves a public hearing and notifying your neighbors. All hosts must pass an annual city inspection and appoint a local agent who can respond to issues within one hour.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$200
Processing time30 days

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Sex Offender Screening: Mandatory for stays if the property is within 500 feet of a school, park, or playground.
  2. 2Abutting Neighbor Notification: Required for all properties except Type 1; neighbors across streets/alleys count.
  3. 3Agent Availability: A local contact must be able to respond to the property within 60 minutes, 24/7.
  4. 4Parking: Type 2 rentals must provide 1 off-street parking space per guest room plus 1 for the operator.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Broken Arrow allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse, Condo.
  • Broken Arrow does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Broken Arrow limits hosts to a maximum of 4 STR properties per owner.
  • Broken Arrow: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements13 rules
  • Broken Arrow: Parking: Type 2 rentals must provide 1 off-street parking space per guest room plus 1 for the operator.
  • Broken Arrow: Hosts must report their rental activity monthly to the city, even if platforms collect taxes.
Application process9 rules
  • Broken Arrow STR permit - Step 2: Apply for Zoning Clearance Permit (ZCP). Submit a ZCP application through the Citizen Self Service portal to verify the use is allowed. Required documents: Site Plan, Parking Plan. Time: 1 week. Cost: 150.
  • Broken Arrow STR permit - Step 5: City Inspection. Pass a life-safety inspection conducted by the City Code Enforcement officer. Time: 1 week. Cost: 50.
Fees & costs2 rules
  • Broken Arrow charges a registration fee of $200 (annual). Extended/additional fee: $350 (Specific Use Permit (SUP) base fee for Type 2 properties; total notification costs average $1,000.).
  • Broken Arrow: Sex Offender Screening: Mandatory for stays if the property is within 500 feet of a school, park, or playground.
Taxes2 rules
  • Broken Arrow charges a Hotel Occupancy Tax of 0.04%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: Hosts must typically report and remit the 4% city tax directly to the city by the 15th of each month.
  • Oklahoma has a state sales tax of 0.045% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions4 rules
  • Broken Arrow limits stays to a maximum of 30 nights.
  • Broken Arrow occupancy calculation: Max 6 individuals or two families for Type 2; Type 1 limited by bedroom count.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Broken Arrow limits STRs to a maximum of 6 guests. Formula: Max 6 individuals or two families for Type 2; Type 1 limited by bedroom count.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Broken Arrow requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Annual life-safety inspection, Operational egress windows, Posted house rules regarding noise.
Penalties2 rules
  • Broken Arrow enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Varies by zoning code. Permit may be revoked for violations.
  • Broken Arrow: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Broken Arrow exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Broken Arrow: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Broken Arrow

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steps completed
Step 1

Zoning Verification

Confirm your property's zoning district and determine if you are a Type 1 or Type 2 rental. Type 1 is owner-occupied; Type 2 is non-owner occupied.

1-2 daysFree
Official resource
Step 2

Apply for Zoning Clearance Permit (ZCP)

Submit a ZCP application through the Citizen Self Service portal to verify the use is allowed.

1 week$150
Documents needed
  • Site Plan
  • Parking Plan
Official resource
Step 3

Obtain Specific Use Permit (SUP) - Type 2 Only

Properties that are not owner-occupied must apply for an SUP, which involves a planning commission hearing and city council approval.

2-3 months$350
Documents needed
  • Mailing list of abutting neighbors
  • Project Narrative
Official resource
Step 4

Apply for STR License

Submit the annual operating license application with required safety certifications and insurance.

30 days$200
Documents needed
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Local Agent Info
  • Screening Plan
Official resource
Step 5

City Inspection

Pass a life-safety inspection conducted by the City Code Enforcement officer.

1 week$50

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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