First-time buyers in OKC facing uphill battle for ‘starter homes’
Young, prospective homebuyers looking for the perfect “starter home” in Oklahoma City are facing stiff, possibly unbeatable competition.
Oklahoma stands to lose hundreds of low-income homes by 2030
With low-income regulation periods expiring and a strained housing supply inflating to meet demand, Oklahoma could soon see a major loss in affordable homes.
With fears of eviction numbers swelling, prevention experts share insights
City elected officials welcomed three guests to a forum who are local experts on the housing crisis and eviction prevention Tuesday.
Urban Land Institute names 2022 Okla Impact Awards finalists
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Oklahoma announced the finalists in seven categories of the 2022 Oklahoma Impact Awards.
Complex affordable housing crisis on display across Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) -- What began as an obvious and growing concern about the need for affordable housing opportunities for Oklahoma City’s increasing...
Policy holes, staffing shortages preventing progress on Airbnb issue
City staff say that current policies and staffing shortages make it nearly impossible to regulate homeshares or short-term rentals.
Affordable housing dev in OKC hamstrung by red tape, credit competition
Developers are often blamed for not providing enough affordable housing. But, there are government policies that are slowing the process.
Oklahoma County calls for land acquisition proposals for new jail
January 27, Oklahoma County issued an RFP for acquisition of land for a new jail approved in a bond vote in 2022.
Affordable Housing Day brings info, advocacy to Okla legislature
For the first time since 2019, the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing was able to bring Affordable Housing Day to the Capitol.
City Council approves ‘miracle’ project for affordable neighborhood
A new City of OKC project will expand affordable housing in the city and provide an example for future neighborhood development plans.
Rep. Dollens plans legislative fight against corporate interests in housing
Southside Oklahoma City's State Representative Mickey Dollens, HD-93, plans to take on the massive out-of-state real estate companies.
OKC’s Capitol Hill leaders juggle costs, slow progress, protecting community culture
Growth in Historic Capitol Hill/Calle Dos Cinco in OKC has been slow in the view of some but leaders say that has been to protect the culture it represents.
Burned-out church shows challenges of OKC code enforcement
The City of OKC has building codes carefully honed over the years but that doesn't make the process work by anyone's definition of "fast."
OAK development in NW OKC touts public transit, walkability
Developers are excited about their 20-acre OAK development at NW Expressway and Penn. But adding a 20-acre development poses some challenges for the city.
Oklahoma’s housing crisis focus of Okla Legislative interim study
The housing crisis in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma will be addressed in an interim study by OkC House Rep. Mickey Dollens in the fall.
