Help reduce property tax burdens for affordable housing in Oklahoma

For the 2026 Oklahoma legislative session, the Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing has retained the services of Keili McEwen, an experienced lobbyist in the State of Oklahoma, to advance legislation that would require county tax assessors to use the income approach when valuing properties constructed with affordable housing tax credits.

This change would substantially lower property tax burdens for affordable properties. By codifying this process into state statutes, it will also streamline the process of financing and syndicating proposed projects and increase investor confidence in the financial feasibility of affordable housing in Oklahoma.

Why This Matters

Affordable housing developments operate with restricted rents and long-term affordability requirements. When these properties are valued using traditional methods, property taxes can be higher than the financial reality of the property allows.

This legislation will:

• Reduce long-term property tax burdens
  Create consistency across counties
  Save owners and staff time negotiating with county assessors
  Improve investor confidence and project feasibility
  Strengthen the future of affordable housing development statewide

Why We’re Fundraising

Drafting, sponsoring, and promoting legislation is expensive.

Coalition membership dues support our ongoing, reactive legislative advocacy. However, a proactive initiative of this scale requires additional funding.

The Coalition must raise $40,000 to cover the cost of this effort without reducing engagement in the broader 2026 legislative session.

This investment will create long-term cost savings and benefits for affordable housing across Oklahoma.

How You Can Support

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