FAQ

Tulsa Remote provides resources to help finalists discover and secure suitable housing before they move to Tulsa. See Tulsa Resources for more information.

The Homeownership Initiative is an option for new members who purchase a home upon moving to Tulsa. New members have the option to receive the full $10,000 stipend in a lump sum, following the purchase of a qualifying home in Tulsa and attending Tulsa Remote’s Member orientation.

To receive the full cash grant toward a home purchase, accepted members must purchase an owner-occupied residential property in Tulsa and will receive a single lump sum after the home purchase and after completing new member orientation.

To be eligible, accepted members must follow these general prerequisites:

• The home purchased must be a residential property located within the City of Tulsa.
• The home must serve as the primary residence for the applicant for a period of at least one year from the time of closing.
• The home will not serve – in whole or in part – as an income-producing property for at least one year from the time of closing. This includes the purchase of a duplex or other multi-family product, renting a room/bed/other space in the home to a third-party (regardless of rent-rate), or an investment property of any type. Members who cannot meet this requirement will be limited to the traditional monthly disbursement option
• The accepted applicant must be named on the deed to the property.

• EHP provides extensive (and free!) training to real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and housing professionals, such as short-term rental providers, apartment complex leadership, and small-scale landlords. Any lender/Realtor who is referred out to our membership is required to have undergone EHP training.
• EHP providers are also subject to a rating program, based on anonymous feedback provided from Tulsa Remote members who utilized their services. EHP providers must maintain a minimum 3 out of 5 star rating to be eligible for the program.
• If you’re a realtor or lender interested in becoming an EHP provider, please email housing@tulsaremote.com.

After passing basic eligibility requirements, the Tulsa Remote team reviews all qualifying applications within four weeks of submission. If selected for the new round of reviews, applicants will be invited to a 30-minute, virtual video interview. Within two weeks of the interviews, applicants will receive an update on their application status. If selected for the next round of reviews, applicants will be asked to complete a background check and income verification, which can take up to three weeks from the time a background check is initiated. Credit checks are not included in the Tulsa Remote verification process.

Yes. Any individual who is able to work remotely may apply. For applicants that need to transition to remote work from a non-remote position, Tulsa Remote may require confirmation that they are able to work remotely.

Tulsa Remote is intended for individuals who reside outside of Oklahoma at the time of application, and have resided outside of Oklahoma for a minimum of one year.

No, you are not eligible to apply if you recently moved to Oklahoma. Tulsa Remote is intended for individuals who reside outside of Oklahoma at the time of application.

No. Tulsa Remote is intended for individuals who work remotely for an organization that is not based in Oklahoma.

Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Tulsa Remote applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of application.

No, Tulsa Remote will not provide you with H-1B sponsorship. Tulsa Remote is a unique recruitment initiative aimed at attracting talented individuals to Tulsa. The program brings remote workers and digital nomads to the community by providing $10,000 grants and numerous community-building opportunities. Read more about visa eligibility and Tulsa Remote here.

Yes! If you have secured H-1B status, and your employer supports your ability to work remotely from Tulsa, you may be eligible for the benefits Tulsa Remote offers. Read more about visa eligibility and Tulsa Remote here.

Once you’ve been accepted into the program and completed the required verification steps, you’ll receive information about the option to join us in Tulsa for a Hosted Visit or Self-Guided Visit.

No. You are not eligible for the program if you’re in the process of buying a home or renting an apartment. This includes: currently working with a realtor, in escrow, about to close on your home, have closed on your home, have already purchased a property in Oklahoma, or have signed a lease prior to completing your background check and income verification and being formally accepted into the program.

No. Rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber, and delivery services such as Grubhub and DoorDash, are not considered full-time remote employment.

In addition to the $10,000 grant, participants will receive a 36-month membership at a local coworking space, resources for their housing search, access to health and wellness benefits, and regular community-building opportunities.

All disbursements are delivered after a lease has been signed or a qualifying home has been purchased and approved, and accepted members have completed their move to Tulsa and attended member orientation.