Tulsa County, OK Property Taxes (2026)

Tulsa County owners pay a median of $2,161 a year on a median home value of $213,500, an effective rate of 1.01%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data, above the Oklahoma county median of 0.63%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.01%

2nd highest of 77 in OK

Median annual bill

$2,161

~$180/month

Median home value

$213,500

Oklahoma county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Tulsa County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Tulsa County's 1.01% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,156
Savings at 10–15% off
$216–$323
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Tulsa County vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S. property tax rates

Tulsa County1.01%
Oklahoma county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Tulsa County's effective property tax rate is 1.01%, vs. 0.63% for the median Oklahoma county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd of 77 in Oklahoma. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Tulsa County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Tulsa County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Tulsa County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,161 bill, 10–15% off is $216–$324 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oklahoma

Oklahoma homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Tulsa County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tulsa County, Oklahoma?
The median effective property tax rate in Tulsa County is 1.01%: a median annual bill of $2,161 on a median home value of $213,500. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Tulsa County?
The median Tulsa County property tax bill is $2,161 a year, about $180 a month, compared with a Oklahoma county median of $813.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Tulsa County?
The deadline to appeal in Tulsa County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Tulsa County a high property tax area?
Tulsa County's 1.01% effective rate is above the Oklahoma county median of 0.63% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Tulsa County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Rogers County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,739

Wagoner County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,753

Creek County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $1,261

Okmulgee County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $788

Washington County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,505

Mayes County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,153

Osage County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,253

Pawnee County

Rate: 0.69%

Median bill: $873

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