Norman, Oklahoma Short Term Rental Regulations

City Code of Ordinances

A Short-Term Rental is defined as the rental of an existing or otherwise permitted dwelling structure or any portion thereof for not more than thirty (30) days, where the owner is engaged in a contract for the rental of that specific dwelling or any portion thereof.   STRs will be allowed in all zoning districts except Rural Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and restricted Industrial.  PUD (planned unit development) and SPUD (simple planned unit development) will require Council approval or special use.  In the Center City Form-Based Code (CCFBC), STRs will be permitted as “overnight lodging” on the upper story in the Urban General, Urban Storefront, and Urban Residential Building Form Standards.  STRs are permitted as “overnight lodging” with additional regulations on the ground floor in Urban General, Urban Storefront, and Urban Residential Building Form Standards.  See the Short-Term Rentals page, Ordinance O-1920-56, and Interactive Map for more details.

Business License Requirements

An annual Short-Term Rental license may be issued to eligible Applicants by the City Clerk.

Building and Housing Standards

Mooresville has rules and regulations that specify minimum building, design, maintenance standards, habitability, health, and safety requirements. Some rules and regulations that apply to residential and non-residential properties may apply to your listing.  Consult the Development Services for more information. 

Tourist and Local Taxes

Operators must pay hotel/motel/transient taxes and remit those taxes monthly to the City of Norman. The tax rate is 5%. 

Other Rules

It is also essential to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo boards, co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable. Visit the City of Norman for more information.