TOURISTS PAY.
Tulsans love great venues, great events and a vibrant downtown — and just like your home, our City’s assets need care. On November 3, 2026, voters decide whether to update Tulsa’s Hotel Guest Tax, a fee paid only by hotel, motel and short-term rental guests. It hasn’t changed in over 40 years, and Tulsa is now the only major city in the region still charging the old rate.
Tourists pay it. Tulsa wins—with better venues, more visitors and stronger local jobs, all without costing residents a dime.
ONE SENTENCE, THREE IDEAS
TOURISTS PAY
Only guests booking a hotel, motel or short-term rental stay in Tulsa pay this tax — It will NOT increase Tulsans’ property tax, income tax or everyday sales tax.
WE'RE BEHIND
Enid (12%), Oklahoma City (9.25%), Midwest City (9.25%) and Norman (10%) have all already updated their hotel tax rates. Tulsa’s has stayed at 5% since the 1980s.
TULSA WINS
The additional revenue goes toward maintaining BOK Center, Arvest Convention Center and Tulsa Performing Arts Center, plus tourism marketing and economic development that bring jobs and visitor spending into our city.
TULSA'S BIGGEST VENUES ARE FALLING BEHIND
The clock is already running.
BOK Center hasn’t had a major renovation since it opened in 2008. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is investing heavily in new venues ahead of a major arena project opening in 2028. If Tulsa doesn’t act, we risk losing concerts, conventions and tournaments to cities that have already made this investment.
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2028
WHY TULSA LEADERS ARE VOTING YES
“Leon Russell and the Tulsa Sound took Tulsa’s story to the world, and now we are honored to keep that legacy alive at The Church Studio. Welcoming visitors from all over the world to The Church is always a thrill, and it wouldn’t be possible without a strong, healthy tourism industry in Tulsa. That is why I’m voting YES to the proposed increase in the hotel guest tax on November 3, and I hope you do the same. Tulsa’s story deserves to be told, and the Tulsa Sound deserves to be heard.”
Teresa Knox
“A healthy tourism industry is vital to the economic vitality of Tulsa. We are home to some of the country’s best restaurants, and tourists spend more than $400 million in our restaurants each year. That helps our local businesses not just survive but thrive. It also generates sales tax revenue that goes to public works and infrastructure, benefitting Tulsans everywhere. I am voting YES to increase the hotel guest tax on November 3, and I hope you do the same. This will help Tulsa continue booming and growing as a top-tier destination worldwide.”
Elliot Nelson
“Tulsa’s story is one that resonates worldwide, and the continued success of The Outsiders is a perfect example of that. The more people hear the Tulsa story, the more they want to explore what the city is about, which means they come visit. They see our incredible museums, attractions, restaurants, hotels and businesses, which helps Tulsa thrive. That’s why I urge everyone to vote YES on the hotel guest tax increase on November 3. Help take Tulsa’s story to the world, and stay gold!”
Danny Boy O’Connor
NOVEMBER
Tourists pay it. Tulsa wins — better venues, more visitors, stronger local jobs.