Oklahoma

Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)

Know the Law

• Minimum Rent Hardship Exemption for HUD Housing

  If a family paying minimum rent in public housing requests a financial hardship exemption, the Public Housing Authority must suspend the minimum rent requirement beginning the month following the family's request for a hardship exemption. Learn about the request and print the form. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Public & Subsidized Housing

  Fair Housing laws apply to every housing situation but different rules apply to public housing (government housing programs) and subsidized housing, like Section 8, either project based or vouched based, programs. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Before you sign a lease or rental agreement (video)

  Before you sign a lease or rental agreement take a look around and note any damages. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Fact Sheet on Section 8 Housing Vouchers

  This page from the HUD web site contains general information on the Section 8 voucher program. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Find Housing in Tulsa Area Online

  Find a place to rent, learn about housing programs, public housing and Section 8 in Tulsa County. Content Detail

  By:

  Tulsa Housing Authority

• Finding Subsidized or Public Housing

  This site has an online search function to help you locate either subsidized apartments or public housing authorities in Oklahoma. Content Detail

  By:

  U S Housing & Urban Development

• How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with HUD

  Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Human Rights - FAQ

  Brief frequently asked questions sheet on Human Rights and discrimination Content Detail

  By:

  City of Tulsa

• Looking for a Subsidized Apartment?

  Check this online search form. Content Detail

  By:

  US Housing and Urban Development

• Public Housing

  What is Public Housing? Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Content Detail

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  US Department of Housing and Urban Development

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form

  Landlords, Sellers or Agents and contractors are required to give you a warning statement on housing built before 1978. This is the form. Content Detail

  By:

  EPA

• Multi-Family Housing, Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

  As a resident of a HUD-assisted multifamily housing project, you should be aware of your rights. Content Detail

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  Housing and Urban Development

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Protect Your Family From Lead

  For homes built before 1978, lead paint can be hazardous to young children or pregnant women. Learn about the hazards in this material. Landlords and contractors are required to make certain disclosures about the paint. Content Detail

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  EPA

• Tulsa Housing Authority

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  By:

  Tulsa Housing Authority

• Affidavit as to Military Service (Eviction)

  Form to file with the court in an eviction case verifying Military Service. Content Detail

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  Administrative Office of the Courts