Tulsa Homeowners Pay for Sidewalks | Tulsa News

Tulsa homeowners are stunned to learn they’re legally responsible for fixing sidewalks — even when trees crack them up. One resident, Jeremy Walker, got a 14-day ultimatum to repair his damaged sidewalk or face fines and jail time, despite paying city taxes. After days of confusion and a trip to City Hall, he discovered he’d also need to cut down the tree and secure a $700 permit — all while racing against the clock. City code confirms property owners maintain sidewalks, driveways, and walkways, even those installed by the city during neighborhood upgrades. Jeremy ended up doing the work himself, spending $1,200–$1,500 on concrete and root removal — and got an inspector’s approval without the permit. It raises a big question: if we pay taxes to the city, why are we footing the bill for neighborhood upkeep? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a5d82b23801c832