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15 guides — sorted by situation so you can find your exact answer fast.

What's changing in Oklahoma City travel and short-term rentals — rules, events, and market news. Every guide here is written by the local team that furnishes and manages our 11 Oklahoma City homes, so the advice comes from hosting real guests — families between houses, traveling crews, and groups in town for a weekend. If a guide raises a question about your own stay, start with the FAQ, our insurance housing program, or extended stays, or call (405) 295-5052.

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Airbnb's 15.5% Host Fee: What It Means for OKC Prices

Airbnb flipped US hosts to a 15.5% host-only fee on Oct 27, 2025. Here's how it changes OKC prices for guests and hosts …

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Are Airbnb Prices Going Up? The 2026 Numbers Say Yes

Airbnb's average daily rate hit $187 in Q1 2026, up 9% in a year. Here's why rates are rising, where the fees sit, and h…

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Airbnb 2026 Summer Release: What's New for Guests (and What Reaches OKC)

Airbnb's 2026 Summer Release added grocery delivery, airport pickups, luggage storage and AI reviews. What actually reac…

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Airbnb Cancellation Policy 2026: What Changed and What Refund You'll Actually Get

Airbnb's cancellation rules changed Oct 1, 2025: Strict is gone, a new Limited tier arrived, and a 24-hour grace window …

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Oklahoma Tornado Season 2026: The Storms, the Damage, and How Families Recover

Oklahoma tornado season 2026: 38 tornadoes by April 21, a record 22 in March, and the Enid EF4. What it means if your ho…

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Route 66 Centennial 2026 in Oklahoma: OKC Events & Where to Stay

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026. Oklahoma City centennial events, the May 30 Scissortail Park celebration, and where to base …

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New Things to Do in Oklahoma City: The 2026 Attractions Roundup

New things to do in Oklahoma City for 2026: Andretti Karting, Boombox Beach Club, an immersive cowboy experience, new mu…

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Norman Oklahoma Hotel Tax Increase: What the New 10% Rate Means in 2026

Norman's hotel/motel tax rose from 8% to 10% on July 1, 2026. See the metro tax comparison, why Airbnb doesn't collect i…

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OKC Convention Boom: Record 2026 Bookings and the 2027 Mary Kay Seminar

OKC booked 26 citywide conventions plus the 2027 Mary Kay Seminar. What the convention boom means for lodging and stayin…

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Norman Oklahoma Short-Term Rental License: 2026 Rules Guide

Norman's short-term rental license runs $200 a year with annual inspections and an event ban. The 2026 rules, plus an OK…

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OKC Soccer Stadium (MAPS 4): 2026 Groundbreaking, Timeline & What It Means

OKC broke ground June 1, 2026 on the $121M MAPS 4 soccer stadium south of Bricktown. The timeline, location, teams, and …

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OKC Airbnb Enforcement Crackdown: Unlicensed Rentals in the City's Sights

OKC is hiring a consultant to hunt unlicensed Airbnbs — only ~10% are licensed. What the crackdown means for guests, and…

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New Hotels in Oklahoma City 2026: Every Opening + the Whole-Home Alternative

Every confirmed new hotel in Oklahoma City for 2026, from Tempo to The Elm, plus a cheaper whole-home option for familie…

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OKC Short-Term Rental Rules in 2026: What Changed and Why

OKC short-term rental rules changed in 2025: 10-night caps, 16-person limits, parking minimums. A plain-English rundown …

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OKC Tourism Record: 24.5 Million Visitors and $4.6B Economic Impact

Oklahoma City tourism statistics hit a record in FY25 — 24.5M visitors, $4.6B impact, 35,303 jobs. What's driving the bo…

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