CLEARING THE PATH FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ONE BARRIER AT A TIME.
Single Stair Legislation
Oklahoma can follow Texas and Montana’s lead to reduce housing costs, preserve safety, and enable beautiful, space-efficient development statewide.
Interim Study: Impact of Regulations on Workforce Housing
Removing regulatory barriers can unlock workforce housing, boost economic growth, and create new development opportunities across Oklahoma.
Interim Study: Housing Affordability in Oklahoma
Housing Forward shared statewide housing data and policy solutions with legislators to address affordability, zoning barriers, and development feasibility.
Modernizing Townhouse Sprinkler Requirements
Oklahoma’s sprinkler mandate for townhomes is one of the strictest nationally. Removing it could reduce costs and unlock new housing statewide.
Recent Advocacy Work
Faith-Based Organization Housing
Tulsa’s 2,000 acres of church-owned land could support affordable housing, transforming underused parcels into valuable community assets across the city.
Smaller Lot Sizes: Affordable Gentle Density
Building on smaller lots lowers construction costs and supports more affordable housing—without adding pressure to city infrastructure.
Housing Forward actively monitors bipartisan housing legislation, policies, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels—keeping stakeholders informed and engaged. As a civic convener and educator, Housing Forward advocates for solutions to our region’s housing crisis by equipping city, county, and state officials with the tools, data, and support they need to address development challenges and opportunities.