Oklahoma City GO bond investments were prioritized with a focus on critical infrastructure that promotes the health and safety of our residents. We considered projects with a positive impact across the entire city, aligning these with ongoing investments through programs like Better Streets, Safer City and MAPS 4 to maximize community benefits.

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Resident input was an important part of shaping the GO bond priorities. The City received over 6,000 ideas from the community and considered each project alongside the needs of all residents. The goal is to ensure a fair distribution of infrastructure improvements that address real community needs across Oklahoma City.

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The election will take place on October 14, 2025. Check this page for more information on key voting dates and deadlines.

No. While General Obligation bonds are funded by property taxes, the 2025 bond won’t raise property tax rates. The average rate, 16 mills, will remain at the same service level. The City plans so that as previous bonds are paid off, new bonds are issued—keeping the tax rate steady while allowing the city to invest in critical infrastructure improvements.

The City of Oklahoma City uses bonds to pay for building and rebuilding streets, bridges, sidewalks, parks, public safety facilities and more. Oklahoma City’s strong credit rating means it can issue bonds at low interest rates for a sustainable and efficient funding source.

Property taxes finance general obligation bonds, which voters approve for specific capital projects. It is a common misconception that property taxes help pay for the City’s core services. Although this is true in many states, cities and towns in Oklahoma are not allowed to levy property taxes for day-to-day operations. Bonds have been used by OKC to improve our infrastructure since before statehood.

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Bond programs are funded by property taxes; however, the 2025 bond won’t raise property taxes. The average rate, 16 mills, will remain at the same service level.

About 14 percent of your property tax goes to the City of Oklahoma City, and the rest goes to schools, the county and other government entities. For example, the owner of a $150,000 house pays about $248 each year for Oklahoma City’s portion of the property tax. The City uses the money to pay for bonds.

For the sales tax initiatives, the money comes from purchases of goods and services within Oklahoma City limits or online sales subject to local sales tax.

Bond projects are determined based on resident survey results, street and bridge ratings, planning studies, the City Council’s strategic priorities and operating impact.

Input was gathered from Sept. 2024 – Jan. 2025 through public meetings hosted by the City and community partners, Action Center requests, pop-up events and online surveys. While the initial engagement phase has closed, residents are encouraged to check this site for updates on the project and future opportunities to share input. You can also share community needs and report issues to the City's Action Center.

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The bond package is for basic needs and critical infrastructure every community needs for stability, growth and safety. It's funded by property taxes, whereas MAPS programs have been funded by a voter approved sales tax to fund quality-of-life projects and job-creating initiatives.

No. It’s impossible to address every need across Oklahoma City’s 621 square miles with any single bond program or sales tax initiative. That’s why resident feedback, planning studies, and other tools are essential for identifying priorities to meet neighborhood and community needs.

Construction on some of the projects will start about a year after the election.

Yes. A portion of the bond program has unlisted projects to provide a contingency to address unexpected needs. Experience tells us we’ll find needs that weren’t apparent while making project plans, and that’s how we’ll fund projects to meet those needs.

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The City of Oklahoma City is primarily funded by taxes. Sales tax revenue makes up most of the General Fund, which pays for the City's day-to-day operations. Other important sources of revenue include use tax, property tax and hotel/motel tax.

With the 1/4 cent sales tax increase approved as part of the Better Streets, Safer City election, the local sales tax in Oklahoma City is 4.125 percent. Of that, 2 1/4 cents goes to the General Fund, 3/4 cent goes to Public Safety, 1/8 cent goes to the OKC Zoo, and 1 cent goes to MAPS 3.

Property taxes finance general obligation bonds, which voters approve for specific capital projects. It is a common misconception that property taxes help pay for the City’s core services. Although this is true in many states, cities and towns in Oklahoma are not allowed to levy property taxes for day-to-day operations.

Hotel/Motel Tax helps promote OKC as a tourism and convention destination and is charged for hotel stays. Bringing tourism and conventions to OKC helps boost our economy.

Use tax is due on goods purchased outside of Oklahoma and brought into Oklahoma City and consumed in situations when no sales tax was charged. An example is something you buy online from another state and no sales tax is charged, but you use the item in OKC once it's delivered.

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