Homelessness in Oklahoma local government
What Oklahoma city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
31 Oklahoma meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oklahoma with the most homelessness activity
- Oklahoma City, OK (14)
- Tulsa, OK (4)
- Tulsa County, OK (2)
- Norman, OK (2)
- Lawton, OK (2)
- Purcell, OK (1)
- Shawnee, OK (1)
- Dewey, OK (1)
- Miami, OK (1)
- Chickasha, OK (1)
- Comanche County, OK (1)
- Okmulgee, OK (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to vote on funding recommendations and charter changes
The Key to Home Partnership Board will meet to receive updates on system planning, including the CARE Team, CoC NOFO, and STREETS grant, and to vote on several action items. These include confirming funding recommendations for ESG, SSG, and HOPWA, approving charter changes, and approving MOUs with Sunbeam Family…
County board hears updates on mental health, safety claims, parks bond
The Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners is holding a management conference to receive updates on several ongoing initiatives, including mental health and homelessness interventions, a safety claims update, and a parks bond update. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational reports and routine…
Council to vote on banning camping on public property and other actions
The Norman City Council will consider a final reading of an ordinance prohibiting camping and encampments on public property, along with a related ordinance restricting certain activities in public parks. The council also will vote on contracts for a roundabout, water tower resurfacing, and design of a homeless…
Council to receive updates on Lindsey Street water tower and Gray Street shelter
The Norman City Council will receive updates and discuss two items: the Lindsey Street water tower and the Gray Street shelter. No decisions are indicated; the agenda calls for discussion only.
Committee to consider $5M incentive for Tulsa Hills retail redevelopment
The committee is deciding on a resolution for up to $5 million in economic development incentives for DRP Tulsa Hills Property Owner, LLC for a retail shopping facility. Also under consideration are two rezonings, multiple budget amendments including $106,500 for police training and $575,000 for sidewalk improvements…
Review of MAPS 4 homelessness projects and diversion hub updates
The subcommittee will review progress on several homelessness-related projects and a design update for supportive housing. Members will also consider recommending the acceptance of the Diversion Hub project at 1200 Linwood Boulevard.
Key to Home Board votes on MOUs, flex fund, new members
The Key to Home Partnership Board will review system updates including a 1% decline in overall homelessness and 2% in unsheltered. They will vote on memorandums of understanding with the Oklahoma City Housing Authority, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency, HOPE Community Services, and Red Rock Behavioral Health. The board…
Discussion of FY 2026‑2027 Emergency Operations Department budget
The Public Works Committee will consider an appointment to the Tulsa City‑County Board of Health, replacing Dr. Mousumi Som. It will discuss the proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget for the Emergency Operations Department, including fiscal impact and transition updates. The committee will also hear from Healthy Minds Policy…
Council to approve $19,587.20 supplemental appropriation for Urban Forestry program
The Budget and Special Projects Committee will consider an ordinance to add a supplemental appropriation of $19,587.20 to the FY 2025‑2026 budget for the Urban and Community Forestry Program SubFund. The committee will also discuss the FY 2026‑2027 budget and capital plan for Tulsa Animal Services, including…
Council to consider new 20-year natural gas franchise with 4% rate, voter approval
The Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance granting Oklahoma Natural Gas a 20-year franchise at 4% of gross receipts, with voter approval required on August 25, 2026. Other items include a $950,000 donation for the Animal Shelter Project, a $30,000 legal settlement, two rezoning…
Subcommittee to consider $430,188.37 change order for MAPS 4 Diversion Hub
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board Community Subcommittee will first approve the minutes from its February 3 meeting. It will receive updates on the MAPS 4 Diversion Hub construction and homelessness projects, and will recommend approval of Change Order No. 6 with Wynn Construction for the Diversion Hub, which adds…
City Council to consider $453,059 contract with Axon for police equipment
The Purcell City Council will approve routine payments on the consent agenda, review the 2024‑2025 audit and financial reports, and consider several actions including authorizing the City Manager to sign airport documents, amending the animal shelter ordinance, and entering a $453,059 contract with Axon for police…
Commission to vote on opioid settlement, rezoning, short-term rental permit
The Shawnee Board of City Commissioners will consider several significant items, including rezoning land west of 4308 Faith Boulevard, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 15105 Eckel Road, and a resolution to approve participation in opioid settlement agreements. The board will also vote on a consent…
Board will hear CJ McGrew appeal for 600 N. May Ave building code compliance
The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The board will consider a new appeal (Case BOAB‑2025‑00005) by CJ McGrew of ClayCo Construction regarding clear open space requirements for a project at 600 N May Ave. It will also review a continued…
Subcommittee will consider a $483,204.13 utility relocation for the MAPS 4 Family Justice Center
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board Community Subcommittee will approve the minutes from its August 5, 2025 meeting and receive a quarterly update on five homelessness projects (M4‑MH010 through M4‑MH050). It will recommend approval of a $124,344 change order with Crossland Construction for the Family Justice Center…
Board reviews appeals on storm shelter and fire suppression compliance
The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four appeals concerning code compliance. Two appeals involve fire suppression system requirements for Capitol Hill Apartments at 3809 S. Hudson Ave., 400 SW Grand Blvd., and 404 SW Grand Blvd. The other appeal concerns a storm shelter…
Board to recommend $4 million purchase agreement for MAPS 4 Youth Center Phase 2
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board will consider several financial and project items, including a $4,000,000 purchase agreement for the Youth Centers Phase 2 and an $80,000 deposit reimbursement. It will also recommend change orders that increase project costs, such as a $296,822 increase for the Fairgrounds Coliseum…
MAPS 4 subcommittee meets to review homelessness projects and housing proposals
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board Community Subcommittee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, receive a quarterly update on homelessness projects, and consider recommending approval for a Request for Proposals for a supportive housing operating partner.
Approve project‑based vouchers for 70 veteran housing units at 2435 N.W. 122nd St and 12401 Dorset Dr
The Oklahoma City Housing Authority will hold a joint meeting with the City Council to hold a public hearing and consider a joint resolution. The resolution seeks to authorize project‑based vouchers and other assistance for permanent supportive housing for veterans, providing about 70 affordable units. The proposed…
Council to consider ordinance banning unauthorized camps on city-owned land
The Dewey City Council will consider Ordinance 2025-1613 to add unauthorized camps on city-owned lands to the health and sanitation code. They will also vote on Resolution 2025-03-01 to transfer $18,379.96 in ARPA funds for water and sewer line repairs and water meter supplies. The council will accept minutes from…
Council to consider airport engineering contract, library grant, and Nestle Purina grant
The Miami City Council will vote on awarding a 12-month airport engineering contract to Garver Engineering with potential extensions. They will also consider a budget amendment for a $5,000 American Library Association grant for the library, receive a check from Nestle Purina for the animal shelter, and hear a…
MAPS 4 Community Subcommittee to review homelessness and mental health projects
The subcommittee will discuss progress on MAPS 4 homelessness and mental health initiatives. The body is considering a budget increase for the Diversion Hub and the selection of operating partners for supportive housing.
Board to review MAPS 4 projects and financial reports
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review a monthly financial report, and consider final acceptance for a water line project and a contract for the Animal Shelter. The board will also review construction progress for the Fairgrounds Coliseum and approve a change order for the project.
Commissioners consider emergency shelter agreement for O'Brien Park
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review a Memorandum of Understanding for temporary winter weather shelters. The body will also consider a construction payment and a correction to previous meeting minutes.
Planning Commission to consider rezoning for homeless services site
The Chickasha Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on four items: an oversized building at 506 W Oregon, a right-of-way closure for Canadian Valley Technology Center, a use-on-review for alcohol sales at 234 E Grand Ave, and a rezoning from R-1 to C-2 for lots 8-11 block 79 (200 block W…
Council to vote on adopting Second Amended STEDI economic development plan with tax increment districts
The Lawton City Council will hold a second public hearing and consider approving the Second Amended Skills Training, Education, Development, and Investment (STEDI) Project Plan, which establishes multiple tax increment districts and authorizes the Lawton Economic Development Authority to issue bonds. Other major items…
COTPA reviews $837,476 contract for Oklahoma River Cruise services
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority board will discuss a rider survey, approve November meeting minutes, and consider several consent docket items including software agreements and a retirement‑plan resolution. Individual items include a request for mobility‑services proposals, a contract renewal…
Board to consider $1.2M ARPA grant for fairgrounds water/sewer upgrades, emergency shelter
The Comanche County Board of Commissioners will consider reinstating a burn ban due to extreme fire danger, and award several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants, including $1.2 million for water and sewer upgrades at the fairgrounds (also used as an emergency shelter) and $204,276 for housing inmates outside the…
Subcommittee to consider $195,505 amendment for MAPS 4 River Pedestrian Bridge project
The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board Neighborhoods Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the October 1 meeting and recommend approval of final plans for the MAPS 4 Animal Shelter at 2811 SE 29th Street. It will also consider Amendment No. 2 for the MAPS 4 Park Enhancements River Pedestrian Bridge project near First…
Council to discuss homeless shelters and potential camping ordinance
The City Council will discuss hosting locations for unhoused individuals and consider an ordinance to penalize unauthorized camping on public property. The meeting also includes a wide range of consent items regarding city contracts, infrastructure, and budget amendments.
Council to vote on $43,438.76 AED purchase, waive competitive bidding
The Okmulgee City Council will consider and vote on a resolution amending the FY 2024-2025 budget, purchasing 25 AEDs from Zoll Medical for $43,438.76 with a competitive bidding waiver, and approving an addendum to a lake lease. They will also hear a presentation from the Okmulgee Homeless Taskforce and receive…