Homelessness continues to rise in Oklahoma City, new numbers show
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma’s largest city has grown by nearly 20% over the past five years.
In Oklahoma, a growing trend of anti-homeless legislation
A bill that would have restricted the locations of homeless shelters is dormant for now. But it’s just one of a spate of recent measures penalizing service providers or people experiencing homelessness.
What renters should know when facing eviction in Oklahoma
Experts offer tips on what tenants should do to avoid eviction, or when they fall behind on rent and get a court summons.
Oklahoma evictions are fast and cheap. Legislation aims to change that
Oklahoma has one of the shortest eviction timelines in the country with some of the cheapest filing fees.
There’s a shortage of Oklahoma landlords willing to lease to people with rental assistance
Hundreds of Oklahomans lost their Section 8 housing vouchers last year. Officials say most couldn’t find homes that accepted rental assistance before their benefits expired.
Oklahoma state housing agency faces an $8-million shortfall
Inflation, skyrocketing rent and a lack of affordable housing options have put a strain on federal voucher funding.
