All people within the City of Tulsa have the right to non-discriminatory housing, City services, and access to public accommodations. Title V of the City of Tulsa’s Revised Ordinances outlines various policies, definitions, and prohibited acts related to human rights, as well as establishes a Human Rights Commission to promote non-discrimination in the City of Tulsa.
To read the full ordinance visit the “Government” tab on www.cityoftulsa.org and select “City Charter, Ordinances, and Executive Orders” from the drop-down the menu.
The Mayor's Office of Resilience and Equity (MORE) can assist with the following complaints.
Contract Discrimination
No employer shall engage in any unlawful employment practices while doing business with the City of Tulsa.
View the City of Tulsa Contractor Anti-Discrimination ordinance here.
Housing Discrimination
It is illegal to refuse to sell, rent, lease real property; guarantee loans, or accept mortgages because of a person’s race, color, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
View the City of Tulsa Housing Anti-Discrimination Ordinance here.
Public Accommodation
It is illegal for any public facility to segregate or separate, or refuse services, goods, or accommodations because of a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Examples of public facilities include hotels, grocery stores, movie theaters, amusement parks, beauty shops, banks, schools, and restaurants.
View the City of Tulsa Public Accommodations Anti-Discrimination Ordinance here.
ADA Grievance
The city of Tulsa fully complies with the American with Disabilities Act which prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else. It is illegal for any person, organization, employer to discriminate against a person because of their disability. Examples of discrimination include housing, lack of public accommodation, or refusal of employment.
View the City of Tulsa Persons with Disabilities Anti-Discrimination Ordinance here
Option 1 - Download the Human Rights complaint form and drop off at the City Clerk’s Office
Option 2 - Call 311 and a customer care representative will complete a short intake form over the phone.
Option 3 - Visit 311 online and fill out a short intake form
Please note – all complaints need to be filed within the City Clerk and MORE Office.
Compliance Officer
Handicap Parking
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Tulsa Human Rights Commission