Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled July 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.
Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.
Zoning is parcel-specific. We don't guess it on this page — check your exact address against the city's live GIS.
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The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Short-term / nightly rental (rental <30 consecutive nights) — allowed ONLY in the C-5 Highway Commercial & Commercial Recreation District (NOT in residential zones); former hotels/motels may be grandfathered. Per Ord. No. 428 (2-20-2024). NOTE: the city's codified ordinance sets the zoning rule but does NOT state a license name/fee/inspection — confirm any permit/application directly with City Hall (580-584-2282)) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of Broken Bow — City Clerk / City Hall (zoning per Code Ch. 56, Ord. No. 428); 210 N. Broadway, Broken Bow, OK 74728. Informational only, not legal advice.
Published fee guidance: Not stated in the city code — verify current permit/application requirements with City Hall (do not assume a fee). Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of Broken Bow — City Clerk / City Hall (zoning per Code Ch. 56, Ord. No. 428); 210 N. Broadway, Broken Bow, OK 74728 before you pay.
The city lists City Hotel Occupancy Surcharge — 5% per occupied room/night (broad 'hotel/motel' def reaches STRs; not assessed if rent <$5/day or stay >30 days). Operator must file a registration certificate with the City Clerk/Treasurer (certificate of authority issued at no charge); monthly returns due by the 20th. PLUS Oklahoma state sales/use tax 4.5% — register for a Sales/Use Tax permit via OkTAP ($20 + handling fee) (City: 5% hotel occupancy surcharge. State: 4.5% sales/use tax (OkTAP permit $20 + handling fee)), administered by City of Broken Bow Clerk/Treasurer (5% occupancy surcharge, Code Ch. 48 Art. IV) + Oklahoma Tax Commission (state 4.5% sales/use tax). Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.
That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with City of Broken Bow — City Clerk / City Hall (zoning per Code Ch. 56, Ord. No. 428); 210 N. Broadway, Broken Bow, OK 74728 and check your exact address's base zoning.