Homestead Exemption
A Homestead Exemption is an exemption of $1,000 of the assessed valuation of your primary residence. In tax year 2019, this was a savings of $91 to $142 depending on where you live in the county.
Apply
Apply online, in person, by mail, or at one of our field offices.
Note: In order to be effective for the current year, applications must be received no later than March 15 or within 30 days
from the mailing date indicated on the "Notice of Increase in Valuation of Real Property".
- You must be the homeowner of record who resides on the property by January 1.
- The property deed must be notarized on or before January 1 and filed with the County Clerk's Office on or before February 1.
- You must be a resident of Oklahoma.
Homestead Exemption applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. However, the application must be filed by March 15 or within 30 days from the mailing date indicated on the "Notice of Increase in Valuation of Real Property" to be approved for the current year. Any application filed after these dates cannot be approved until the following year.
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Online — To apply for a Homestead Exemption online, please find the property using the Property Search and then click the "Actions..." button at the top right of the property information page.
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In Person — You may apply at the Tulsa County Assessor's
Office between 8:00–5:00 Monday–Friday (excluding holidays) between January 1 and March 15 or within 30 days from
the mailing date indicated on the "Notice of Increase in Valuation of Real Property". Our office is located at:
Tulsa County Headquarters, 5th floor
218 W. Sixth St.
Tulsa, OK 74119
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By Mail — You may download and fill out
the Homestead Exemption Application and return it by mail to this address:
John A. Wright, Tulsa County Assessor
Attn: Taxpayer Services
Tulsa County Headquarters, 5th floor
218 W. Sixth St.
Tulsa, OK 74119 -
Field Office — In January, a list of field offices will be
set up to provide greater convenience for filing a Homestead Exemption. Please refer to
the Calendar of Events for a list of times and places. This
list will also be published in the Tulsa World and other Tulsa County newspapers.
You are not required to apply for a Homestead Exemption each year if you have been granted a Homestead Exemption and continue to occupy the homestead property. However, if you change your deed or move you will need to file a new application.
If the application is denied, the property owner has the right to appeal to the Tulsa County Board of Equalization. (Title 68 O.S. §2895)
Other Exemptions
Do You Qualify For Additional Homestead Exemption? (Double Homestead)
Do You Qualify For The Senior Valuation Limitation?
Do You Qualify For Oklahoma Claim For Credit or Refund of Property Taxes? (538-H Circuit Breaker)