DOING BUSINESS
bIG OPPORTUNITIES, LOWER COSTS — THAT’S OWASSO.
Owasso attracts new businesses with its strong infrastructure and a cost of doing business that’s 11% below the national average. Companies benefit from low rents, energy costs, and taxes, along with state and local incentives that can reduce expenses even further.
The region offers full transmodal access through the Port of Catoosa, Tulsa International Airport, and extensive rail and highway systems. Reliable, low-cost utilities and abundant water resources from local lakes and rivers support industrial needs.
Metro Tulsa also boasts a highly productive workforce, with regional economic growth projected at 5.5% annually — more than double the national rate.
Permitting/Regulations
Timeline for annexation to Owasso, if required, is 6 weeks and rezoning is also 6 weeks.
Platting of a site, which requires Owasso Planning Commission and City Council approval, typically takes 2 months due to meeting schedules.
A site plan for a properly zoned and platted site can be reviewed by Owasso staff without going to the Planning Commission. Grading permits can be approved before site plan to speed development timeline.
Turnaround for building plan review is 10-15 days, often sooner, and staff is accessible for questions directly.
Inspections available same day, if scheduled by 2 p.m.
There is no fee for pre-development meetings — staff will advise developers for better approaches to get permit approval.
Permit fees are reasonable.
No impact fees are charged.