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Short-term rental rules in Broken Bow, OK

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.

Broken Bow, OK · rules you must confirm

Registration & tax

Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.

Registration / license
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)
Issued by City of Broken Bow — City Clerk / City Hall (zoning per Code Ch. 56, Ord. No. 428); 210 N. Broadway, Broken Bow, OK 74728 · Not stated in the city code — verify current permit/application requirements with City Hall (do not assume a fee)
Lodging / occupancy tax
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 of Broken Bow Clerk/Treasurer (5% occupancy surcharge, Code Ch. 48 Art. IV) + Oklahoma Tax Commission (state 4.5% sales/use tax) · City: 5% hotel occupancy surcharge. State: 4.5% sales/use tax (OkTAP permit $20 + handling fee)
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Broken Bow, OK · common questions

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Does Broken Bow require short-term rentals to register?

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.

How much does Broken Bow STR registration cost?

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.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Broken Bow?

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.

Can I run a non-owner-occupied Airbnb in Broken Bow?

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.

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