FAQ

Tulsa Remote is a unique recruitment initiative aimed at attracting and retaining remote workers to Tulsa. The program brings remote workers to the community by providing $10,000 grants and numerous community-building opportunities. Funding is primarily provided by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and through the Oklahoma Remote Quality Jobs Incentive Act.

Tulsa Remote launched in November 2018 in an effort to recruit a diverse group of remote workers across multiple industries to relocate and be a part of the existing growth happening in Tulsa.

The ideal candidate for Tulsa Remote is a fully-employed individual with the flexibility to work anywhere, who does not currently reside in Oklahoma or work for a company based in Oklahoma, and is looking for a community to call home. While the program is only a one-year commitment, the ideal candidate is open to calling Tulsa their home long-term.

Yes. Those selected for the program must live within Tulsa city limits. The city limits do not include surrounding areas such as Bixby, Broken Arrow, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, or Jenks.

No. While there are many housing options available downtown, participants are free to live anywhere within the Tulsa city limits, including purchasing or renting single-family homes.

The program requires selected participants to move within 12 months of being accepted and completing the required verification steps.

Absolutely. Any individual who meets the eligibility criteria is welcome to apply, even if they are members of the same family or have a relationship with one another. For application purposes, all domestic partners/family members must apply in the same two-week calendar period. For example, if John Doe applies on September 1st, his partner must apply no later than September 14th to be considered.

Tulsa Remote is designed for individuals who have full-time remote employment with a company outside of Oklahoma. The term “remote employment” refers to individuals who do not have to physically travel to their place of work on a daily basis. For Tulsa Remote members, that means individuals are working for a company located outside of Oklahoma. Often, this is referred to as “working from home” or “telecommuting.”

No. Tulsa Remote does not offer employment of any kind. It is intended for individuals who are already employed outside of Oklahoma and are able to keep their position when relocating to Tulsa. If you are looking for a job, check out inTulsa.com.

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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.

• Tulsa Remote’s Equitable Housing Program (EHP) offers extensive and free training to local real estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other housing professionals, including short-term rental providers, apartment complex leaders, and small-scale landlords.
  
  To be a part of the Equitable Housing Program, housing professionals must complete five learning modules that cover topics such as examining biases in housing, the history of housing in Tulsa, and the inequalities marginalized communities face in obtaining affordable housing. Upon completing the modules, EHP providers are connected to Tulsa Remote members through a round-robin system that ensures equal referral opportunities for all providers. Any lender/realtor who is referred out to our membership is required to have undergone EHP training.
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• If you’re a realtor or lender interested in becoming an EHP provider, please email housing@tulsaremote.com.

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.