Unincorporated Tulsa County

The county states it issues building and trade permits for new residential and commercial building and remodeling permits, demolitions, cell towers, billboards, house moving, and earth change permits in unincorporated Tulsa County.

Note: No consolidated county exemption list was clearly posted on the reviewed page. Confirm any assumed exempt accessory or repair work directly with Tulsa County Inspections before proceeding.

Building code

2018 IBC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 IFGC, 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, and 2020 NEC.

Contractor requirements

Tulsa County posts a Trade Contractor Application and requires applicable trade permits and licensing.

1. 01
   Confirm the parcel is in unincorporated Tulsa County and not inside any city or town limits.
2. 02
   Create a SmartGov account or use the county's permit application forms for residential, commercial, demolition, floodplain, driveway, pool, utility, or trade work.
3. 03
   Submit plans and supporting materials for zoning, floodplain, and code review.
4. 04
   Resolve any county comments and pay permit fees under the county fee schedule.
5. 05
   Receive the permit and complete county field inspections through final approval, certificate of compliance, or certificate of occupancy as applicable.

Source: Tulsa County Inspections ↗

• 918-596-5293 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday; the public can reach the office by phone starting at 7:00 AM.

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, staged field inspections by structural and trade discipline, then final approval and any required occupancy or compliance certificate.