OK SB1545

Faith-based organizations (churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, religious higher education institutions) may develop affordable housing as a use-by-right on properties they own or lease for at least 55 years, with housing units designated for households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income and affordability restrictions maintained for minimum 30 years

Municipalities must approve or disapprove projects within 15 days through ministerial (non-discretionary) review without public hearings, and final permits must be issued within 60 business days; the act preempts conflicting local zoning restrictions

Approved projects receive base density of 75 dwelling units per acre, base floor area ratio of 2:1, height increases of one story or 15 feet above local limits, and no minimum parking requirements; additional bonuses available for preserving mature trees, including active ground floors, or providing 40%+ units with two or more bedrooms

Mixed-use developments must dedicate minimum 60% of net habitable square feet to residential use; ancillary uses permitted include child care, social services, educational spaces, and small-scale commercial (up to 3,000 square feet)

Projects ineligible if located within 1,600 feet of heavy industrial zones or in designated environmental protection zones; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency monitors compliance and refers violations to the Attorney General