McIntosh County, OK: Limited Building Permits

McIntosh County, Oklahoma does not publish a confirmed county building-permit process for unincorporated land, and the State Fire Marshal permit does not apply to a single-family home, duplex, barn, shed or attached carport there^1,2. Statewide minimum building codes still apply³. Zoning could not be confirmed for the unincorporated county, though the City of Eufaula has zoning^4,5. Floodplain permits come from the county, and septic permits for every address, city or not, come from Oklahoma DEQ^6,7.

At a glance

Building permit: No general residential process confirmed; statewide codes apply and floodplain work requires a separate permit^1,3,6
State Fire Marshal permit: Not required for a single-family home, duplex, barn, shed, or attached carport in an unincorporated county area²
Zoning: Unincorporated county zoning is unconfirmed; the City of Eufaula has zoning. Ask the County Clerk about rural parcels^4,5,8
Septic permit: Oklahoma DEQ Authorization to Construct and final approval required for a new installation or modification⁷
RV or tiny-home living: No county occupancy rule could be confirmed; ask the County Clerk and any municipality before relying on long-term occupancy^4,8
Owner-builder: Some state trade-license exemptions apply, but no blanket local permit exemption was confirmed^9,10
Domestic well permit: No water permit for domestic use; non-domestic use requires an OWRB application before use and drilling¹¹
Conventional septic soils: Only 3.1% of county soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field¹²

Who to call

Floodplain permits

McIntosh County Emergency Management

McIntosh County floodplain administration and permits for work in the floodplain

918.689.3441

em@mcintoshcountyok.gov

110 N First St.,Eufaula, OK 74432

Septic permits

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, On-Site Sewage Programs

Statewide Authorization to Construct review and inspections for on-site sewage systems, including McIntosh County

405-702-0100

707 N Robinson Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

Online permits →

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McIntosh County Clerk

County land records, deeds, plat maps, and routing questions where no building or zoning office is published

918.689.2741

deena.farrow@mcintoshcountyok.gov

110 N 1st St, Eufaula, OK 74432

Also useful

Oklahoma State Fire Marshal permit exemption

Documents the State Fire Marshal permit exemption for specified structures in an unincorporated county area

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

Do you need a building permit in McIntosh County, Oklahoma?

McIntosh County does not publish a confirmed general building-permit process for an ordinary home on unincorporated land.

McIntosh County does not publish a confirmed general building-permit process for an ordinary home on unincorporated land¹. Oklahoma law does not require a State Fire Marshal permit for a single-family dwelling, duplex, barn, shed, or attached carport in an unincorporated county area². That exemption does not waive a local approval or the statewide minimum building codes: the current residential standard is the 2024 IRC for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses³. Structural or nonstructural development affecting flood conditions requires county review⁶. Road or driveway construction in the floodplain also needs a permit¹³. Call McIntosh County Emergency Management at 918.689.3441 for maps and permit information¹³, and ask the County Clerk to route the parcel-specific residential permit question⁸.

Who issues building, septic and floodplain permits in McIntosh County?

McIntosh County has no published general permit-office contact that establishes an ordinary residential permit process.

McIntosh County has no published general permit-office contact that establishes an ordinary residential permit process¹. Start unresolved county questions with the McIntosh County Clerk at 918.689.2741, 110 N 1st St, Eufaula, OK 74432; the office maintains county land-transfer and property records and can route questions tied to a recorded parcel⁸. Floodplain permits go to McIntosh County Emergency Management at 918.689.3441 or em@mcintoshcountyok.gov¹³. Septic approval comes from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality rather than the county; DEQ can be reached at 405-702-0100, and the authorization is assigned to a local environmental specialist based on the property's location^7,14. If the parcel is inside an incorporated city or town, ask that municipality separately because local jurisdictions interpret and enforce the statewide minimum codes³.

Does McIntosh County have zoning?

McIntosh County's official materials do not confirm whether zoning applies across its unincorporated territory.

McIntosh County's official materials do not confirm whether zoning applies across its unincorporated territory⁴. The City of Eufaula, by contrast, has a zoning map on its GIS mapping system, so a parcel inside Eufaula follows city zoning⁵. Septic permits and floodplain permits still follow the DEQ and county paths whichever zoning applies. Do not treat a rural parcel as unrestricted until the County Clerk has checked its location, records, and the correct local jurisdiction⁸. The same gap leaves county setbacks, minimum dwelling size, building height, lot coverage, and parcel-specific minimum lot size unconfirmed⁴. Oklahoma does impose a separate plat-recording rule outside municipal limits: a residential-development plat containing a lot smaller than 2.5 acres generally needs the state department's approval stamp, and the special approval rule for individual-residence tracts also addresses proximity within 300 feet of a public water-supply source¹⁵. A developer must obtain state approval for an outside-city residential-development plat before recording it, selling lots, or beginning construction¹⁵. Usual farm buildings used for agriculture are exempt from zoning power under the state act, and the act requires no construction fee or permit for a farm home or other farm building¹⁶.

How do septic permits work in McIntosh County?

A new or modified on-site sewage system in McIntosh County needs an Authorization to Construct purchased and issued by Oklahoma DEQ before installation.

A new or modified on-site sewage system in McIntosh County needs an Authorization to Construct purchased and issued by Oklahoma DEQ before installation⁷. DEQ must review the Report for On-Site Sewage before issuing the authorization, then assigns it to the local environmental specialist^7,14. The finished system must be inspected and approved by DEQ, or installed, self-inspected, and approved by a certified installer, before operation; a certified installer's final inspection must reach DEQ within 15 days⁷. Site feasibility deserves early attention because only 3.1% of McIntosh County soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional drain field¹². Alternative systems need DEQ approval before installation¹⁴. Septic fees vary, and the published numeric schedule expired when an annual adjustment took effect in 2026, so get the current amount from DEQ before applying¹⁷.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in McIntosh County?

McIntosh County has no confirmed published rule answering long-term RV occupancy, temporary camping, tiny-home occupancy, accessory dwellings, or minimum dwelling size on unincorporated land.

McIntosh County has no confirmed published rule answering long-term RV occupancy, temporary camping, tiny-home occupancy, accessory dwellings, or minimum dwelling size on unincorporated land⁴. Ask the County Clerk to identify the relevant county or municipal authority for the parcel before using an RV as a residence or ordering a tiny home⁸. A manufactured home has a clearer statewide rule: once occupied, Oklahoma treats it as a permanent installation, and a new manufactured home must follow federal model installation standards or approved manufacturer instructions¹⁸. An RV, tiny home, or manufactured home does not avoid wastewater requirements; a new or modified on-site sewage system still needs DEQ authorization before installation⁷. If the site lies in the floodplain, structural or nonstructural development affecting flood conditions requires county permitting⁶.

Building a home in McIntosh County: the steps, in order

Confirm whether the parcel is unincorporated and ask the McIntosh County Clerk to route the general residential permit and zoning questions.

Confirm whether the parcel is unincorporated and ask the McIntosh County Clerk to route the general residential permit and zoning questions^1,4,8.

Design to Oklahoma's statewide minimum residential code and confirm which authority will interpret and enforce it for the site³.

Ask McIntosh County Emergency Management whether the site is in the floodplain; covered construction, road, and driveway work there require a permit^6,13.

Test septic feasibility early, because only 3.1% of county soils are rated without severe limits for a conventional drain field¹².

Submit the sewage report, obtain DEQ's Authorization to Construct, and complete inspection and approval before using the system¹⁴.

For a well, domestic groundwater use needs no water permit, but non-domestic use requires an OWRB application before use and drilling¹¹.

What should you check before buying land in McIntosh County?

Start with wastewater, water, and flood exposure.

Start with wastewater, water, and flood exposure. Only 3.1% of McIntosh County soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so make a soil evaluation and alternative-system budget part of due diligence¹². McIntosh County regulates structural and nonstructural development affecting flood conditions, including road or driveway work in the floodplain, so obtain county map information before choosing a homesite^6,13. Domestic groundwater use needs no water permit, while non-domestic use requires an application before taking water or drilling¹¹. About 77.8% of the land has a slope of 15% or less, while 43.8% is wooded, which can affect clearing, access, and siting costs¹². The effective property-tax rate is about 0.6%, with a median annual bill near $797¹². Confirm legal access, city limits, and deed restrictions before closing.

Watch-outs

The residential State Fire Marshal permit exemption does not waive statewide building codes or prove that no local approval applies; ask the County Clerk to route the parcel-specific question^1,3,8.
McIntosh County floodplain permitting reaches more than houses: road and driveway construction in the floodplain also requires a permit¹³.
County rules for RV occupancy, tiny homes, setbacks, minimum dwelling size, building height, lot coverage, and short-term rentals could not be confirmed; ask the County Clerk and the relevant municipality before committing to a use^4,8.

Sources

18 official pages, each quoted and re-checked · written October 9, 2026

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Unlike all 6 of its neighbors, McIntosh County requires a building permit only in limited cases.

Rule	McIntosh County	Muskogee County	Okmulgee County	Haskell County	Pittsburg County	Okfuskee County	Latimer County
Building permit	Limited	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
County zoning	Not published	No	No	Not published	No	Not published	No
Septic permits	OK DEQ	OK DEQ	OK DEQ	OK DEQ	OK DEQ	OK DEQ	OK DEQ

Cities and towns in McIntosh County

Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

Checotah · Eufaula · Town of Hanna · Town of Hitchita · Town of Rentiesville · Town of Stidham

Answers from the rulebook for McIntosh County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

McIntosh County rules

Driveway accessLimited
Road or driveway construction in the McIntosh County floodplain.
- The requirement applies to work in the floodplain.
- The county emergency-management director serves as floodplain administrator.
“Anyone who plans to do work in the floodplain, such as building construction, excavating, grading, drilling, road or driveway construction, or storage of equipment in the floodplain, must have a permit.”
Emergency Management ↗Re-checked Sep 26, 2026
Building in a floodplainRequired
Structural and nonstructural development in McIntosh County that would affect flooding characteristics or flood damages, especially development administered through the county floodplain program.
- The county floodplain administrator administers and enforces the McIntosh County floodplain management program.
- The program covers flood hazard mitigation, permitting, and regulating development of structural or nonstructural activity affecting flooding characteristics or flood damages.
- The county publishes a Floodplain Development Permit Application.
“Anyone who plans to do work in the floodplain, such as building construction, excavating, grading, drilling, road or driveway construction, or storage of equipment in the floodplain, must have a permit.”
Floodplain ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Required — Structural and nonstructural development affecting flooding characteristics or flood damages in McIntosh County floodplain areas.
  “The floodplain administrator is a federally mandated position responsible for administrering and enforcing the McIntosh County floodplain management program regulations of corrective and prevenative measures for reducing flood damage. These measures take a variety of forms from flood hazard mitigationto permitting and regulatin develpment of anything structural or nonstructural that would affect the flooding characteristics or flood damages.”
  Floodplain ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026

Oklahoma rules that apply here

Building permitLimited
State Fire Marshal permitting for construction or alteration of a single-family dwelling, duplex residential dwelling, barn, or shed, or a carport attached to a single-family or duplex residential dwelling, when located in an unincorporated area of an Oklahoma county.
- Oklahoma law does not require a State Fire Marshal permit for the listed structures in an unincorporated county area.
- The exemption is limited to the State Fire Marshal permit requirement and does not prohibit a city, town, or county from requiring local plans, specifications, or permits under applicable local authority.
- Other applicable state or local requirements may still apply.
“Furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring a person to obtain a permit from the State Fire Marshal for the construction or alteration of a single-family dwelling, duplex residential dwelling, barn, shed, or carport attached to a single-family dwelling, or duplex residential dwelling when such structure is located in an unincorporated area of a county.”
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74, § 74-324.11 ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — Construction in unincorporated areas where no local building permit is required, for use and occupancy classifications identified in the International Building Code.
  “In all geographical areas wherein no building permit is required by local authorities such permit shall be obtained from the State Fire Marshal's Office for all Use and Occupancy Classifications identified in the International Building Code®.”
  oklahoma.gov ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
Owner-builder exemptionConditional
Owners, certain lessees, and family or employees performing roofing work on qualifying residential, farm, commercial, or single-family dwelling property in Oklahoma.
- An actual owner of residential or farm property may physically perform roofing services or have family or employees perform them on property owned by the person.
- Owners of commercial properties, including residential rental properties consisting of four dwelling units or less, must act as their own roofing contractor, provide all material supervision themselves, and install roofing materials according to the IBC as adopted by the OUBCC or the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- A lessee of residential property must have the owner's consent and must perform the roofing work personally or with the lessee's own employees, using materials installed according to the IBC as adopted by the OUBCC or the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- An owner building or improving a single-family dwelling residence for the owner's occupancy and not intended for sale or rent must act as the owner's own roofing contractor, provide all material supervision, and install materials according to the IRC or IBC as adopted by the OUBCC or the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- A person working on the person's own property or that of an immediate relative without compensation is listed as exempt.
- Non-exempt roofing contractors must register annually with the CIB; the source states that the application requires the required fee and documentation but does not state an amount.
- This source concerns state roofing registration and does not establish that local building permits or inspections are waived.
residential rental property size: <= 4 dwelling units (The exemption is stated for residential rental properties consisting of four dwelling units or less.)
“An actual owner of residential or farm property who physically performs, or has family or employees perform roofing services on property owned by such person;”
Notice of Required Registration & Endorsement — Roofing Contractor Registration Act ↗Re-checked Oct 4, 2026
6 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Conditional — A person constructing or altering a qualifying single-family dwelling, duplex residential dwelling, barn, shed, or attached carport located in an unincorporated area of an Oklahoma county, as against the State Fire Marshal permit requirement.
  “Furthermore, nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring a person to obtain a permit from the State Fire Marshal for the construction or alteration of a single-family dwelling, duplex residential dwelling, barn, shed, or carport attached to a single-family dwelling, or duplex residential dwelling when such structure is located in an unincorporated area of a county.”
  Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74 ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Conditional — A person constructing or altering a single-family dwelling, duplex residential dwelling, barn, shed, or an attached carport for a single-family or duplex residential dwelling in an unincorporated area of McIntosh County, as to the State Fire Marshal permit requirement.
  “nothing in this subsection shall be construed as requiring [...] a permit from the State Fire Marshal [...] when such structure is located in an unincorporated area [...]”
  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 74, §74-324.11 ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Available (with conditions) — An individual performing electrical work on the individual's own property or residence in Oklahoma.
  “3. An individual to hold a license before doing electrical work on his own property or residence except as may be required by local ordinances and resolutions.”
  Oklahoma Statutes — Title 59, Professions and Occupations ↗Re-checked Oct 4, 2026
- Conditional — A property owner of record or authorized representative performing minor mechanical repairs in Oklahoma.
  “1. A person who is the property owner of record, or his or her authorized representative, when performing minor repair which shall include, but not be limited to, cleaning, adjusting, calibrating and repair of mechanical system parts and the replacement of fuses and room thermostats, and other minor repairs which shall not include any repair which could violate the safe operation of the equipment;”
  Oklahoma Statutes — Title 59, Professions and Occupations ↗Re-checked Oct 4, 2026
- Conditional — An individual performing electrical work on the individual's own property or residence under the Oklahoma Electrical License Act.
  “hold a license before doing electrical work on his own property or residence except as may be required by local ordinances and resolutions.”
  Title 59 Electrical License Act ↗Re-checked Oct 4, 2026
- Available (with conditions) — An individual performing plumbing work on the individual's property of residence in Oklahoma.
  “The provisions of The Plumbing License Law of 1955 shall not apply to: [...] 6. An individual who performs plumbing work on such individual’s property of residence.”
  Oklahoma Statutes — Title 59, Professions and Occupations ↗Re-checked Oct 4, 2026
Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)
Commercial and residential building construction in McIntosh County under Oklahoma's statewide minimum building codes, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
- The 2024 IRC applies to residential construction for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
- The 2024 IBC applies to commercial building construction.
- The codes are statewide minimums and may be amended or altered by other jurisdictions only pursuant to Oklahoma law and OUBCC administrative rules.
- Local jurisdictions, municipalities, and other political subdivisions interpret and enforce the adopted minimum codes.
- In unincorporated areas, the Construction Industries Board enforces electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fuel-gas minimum codes, while the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal enforces commercial building code.
- A county has jurisdiction for the entire county unless a city or town has provided the State Fire Marshal's Office with a completed agreement; state-owned or state-occupied projects remain under the State Fire Marshal's Office.
residential code edition: 2024 IRC (one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses) · commercial code edition: 2024 IBC · effective date: 2026-09-14
“The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC) has adopted the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Residential Code, with amendments effective September 14, 2026.”
2026 748 Chapter 20, Adopted Codes — IRC 2024 Permanent Rule ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
4 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Adopted (with conditions) — Statewide minimum residential building codes applicable to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in Oklahoma, including McIntosh County.
  “2026 09 14 IRC 2026 Permanent Rule | Sep. 14, 2026 | | Adoption of the 2024 Edition of the IRC”
  International Residential Code Adoptions ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Adopted — Commercial building construction throughout Oklahoma, subject to the OUBCC amendments and lawful requirements of other jurisdictions.
  “748:20-2-1., 748:20-2-2., 748:20-2-3., and 748:20-2-4., adopt the IBC® 2024 edition, without appendices and establishes the IBC® 2024 edition as the statewide minimum code for commercial construction in the State of Oklahoma.”
  2026 748 Chapter 20, Adopted Codes — International Building Code, 2024 Edition ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
- Adopted — Minimum building-code standards for residential and commercial construction throughout Oklahoma, including construction subject to local county or municipal enforcement.
  “Base model codes have been adopted by reference and amended at the state level.”
  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 59 — Professions and Occupations ↗Re-checked Oct 1, 2026
- Adopted — Minimum building codes for residential and commercial construction throughout Oklahoma, including construction in unincorporated areas.
  “Codes and standards adopted by the Commission shall be the minimum standards for residential and commercial construction in this state.”
  Adopted Building Codes ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
InspectionsLimited
Projects permitted and inspected by the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; this includes International Building Code use and occupancy classifications in geographic areas where local authorities do not require a building permit.
- The project must be permitted.
- Inspections test compliance with the permit and applicable codes.
- Inspection requests must allow at least 7 days of advance notice.
- All required permits must be issued and on site before a 50% inspection.
- All permits and addendums, if applicable, must be issued before the 100% inspection.
- Where a jurisdiction has a current agreement authorizing it to conduct plan reviews and inspections, the State Fire Marshal states that an additional state permit is not needed.
inspection request advance notice: >= 7 days · re-inspection fee after failed 100% final inspection: 100 USD per inspection site visit
“All permitted projects are required to be inspected for compliance with the permit and the applicable codes.”
Inspections ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Certificate of occupancyLimited
Certificates of Occupancy issued by the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal for projects within its permitting and inspection process.
- A completed Certificate of Completion – Final Statement of Compliance Form must be on site at final inspection; otherwise the final inspection fails.
- For projects designed and sealed by a registered design professional, the architect or engineer is responsible for completing the form and obtaining required signatures.
- For projects not designed or sealed by a registered design professional, the owner is responsible for completing the form and obtaining required signatures.
- Occupancy or use before furnishing the form when required is expressly forbidden unless and until a satisfactory inspection has been made by the State Fire Marshal or certified representative.
- The State Fire Marshal's process does not establish that every project statewide needs a state-issued certificate; local authorities may administer plan reviews and inspections under current authority-having-jurisdiction agreements.
“A final inspection report and or a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued without this form being completed in its entirety. If this form is not on-site at the final inspection, the inspection will be FAILED.”
Instructions and Procedures for Final Inspections ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Minimum lot sizeSpecified
Residential-development plats outside the corporate limits of a municipality in Oklahoma.
- A county clerk may not record a plat containing a lot smaller than 2.5 acres unless the instrument bears the Oklahoma Department's approved stamp.
- For individual-residence tracts, the Department must approve plats when no single tract is less than 2.5 acres, provided no lot is within 300 feet of a public water supply source.
- This is a plat-recording and residential-development rule, not a universal minimum lot size for every land use or every incorporated municipality.
minimum lot or tract area: >= 2.5 acres (A smaller lot outside municipal corporate limits may be recorded only with the Department's approved stamp.) · distance from public water supply source: >= 300 feet (The Department's mandatory approval rule for individual-residence tracts is stated subject to no lot being within this distance.)
“containing any lot of less than two and one-half (2 1/2) acres”
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A — Environment and Natural Resources ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
SetbacksSpecified
Exterior walls and projections of one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures governed by Oklahoma's adopted 2024 International Residential Code.
- These are IRC fire-separation distances from the line used to determine fire-separation distance, rather than statewide zoning-yard setbacks.
- IRC 2024 Section R302.1 requires exterior walls with a fire-separation distance of less than 3 feet to have a one-hour fire-resistance rating and bars projections extending to a line less than 2 feet from that line; its table and exceptions also apply.
- Local jurisdictions administer and enforce the minimum code and may impose higher standards.
fire separation distance triggering exterior-wall rating: < 3 feet (IRC 2024 Section R302.1, as incorporated by OAC 748:20-6-4(a)) · minimum line distance for projections: >= 2 feet (IRC 2024 Section R302.1, as incorporated by OAC 748:20-6-4(a))
“Walls Fire-resistance rated 1 hour [...] 0 feet Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours 3 feet Projections Not allowed NA < 2 feet”
OAC Title 748, Chapter 20, Subchapter 6: IRC 2024 adopted codes ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Tiny homesLimited
A tiny home that is constructed or used as a detached one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse within the stated scope of Oklahoma's adopted residential code.
- The statewide residential code applies to construction, use, occupancy, and location of qualifying detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
- The stated code scope is limited to buildings not more than three stories above grade plane in height and having a separate means of egress.
- The source does not establish a statewide land-use entitlement for a tiny home; county and municipal land-use administration may separately govern siting and occupancy.
maximum height: <= 3 stories above grade plane (The code scope also requires a separate means of egress.)
“The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.”
Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, Title 748, Chapter 20, Adopted Codes ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Manufactured homesLimited
Occupied manufactured homes installed in Oklahoma.
- An occupied manufactured home is deemed a permanent installation.
- All new manufactured homes installed in Oklahoma, including site preparation, must follow HUD's Manufactured Home Model Installation Standards (24 CFR Part 3285) or DAPIA-approved manufacturer installation instructions.
- Previously occupied manufactured homes may be installed under the manufacturer's installation manual, the generic set in the rules, or an approved plan by a professional engineer or registered architect.
- Using an installer not licensed by the Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission is an unacceptable procedure and may subject the contracting dealer to liabilities and penalties.
- For permanently installed manufactured homes, the installer must use the manufacturer's installation instructions or the local authority having jurisdiction to determine the applicable frost line.
“Installation of a manufactured home shall be deemed a permanent installation in any circumstance in which the manufactured home will be occupied.”
Title 765 Oklahoma Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission Rules and Regulations ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
Who permits septicState
Individual and small public on-site sewage systems in McIntosh County and statewide Oklahoma.
- DEQ rules govern design, construction, installation, and operation.
- A local DEQ Environmental Specialist reviews and issues the Authorization to Construct after DEQ review of the Report for On-Site Sewage.
“After the ATC is purchased, it is assigned to the local DEQ Environmental Specialist (ES), based on the location of the property, for review and issuance.”
On-Site Sewage Treatment ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- State — Individual and small public on-site sewage treatment systems in McIntosh County.
  “Before installing a new or modifying an existing on-site sewage treatment system, an Authorization to Construct (ATC) must be purchased and issued by DEQ.”
  On-Site Sewage Information ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- State — Statewide administration and regulatory oversight of individual and small public on-site sewage treatment systems in Oklahoma.
  “ECLS administers Oklahoma’s on-site sewage treatment program.”
  Environmental Complaints & Local Services ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
Septic permitRequired
Installing a new or modifying an existing individual or small public on-site sewage treatment system statewide.
- Before installation or modification, an Authorization to Construct must be purchased and issued by DEQ.
- The Report for On-Site Sewage must be reviewed by DEQ before the Authorization to Construct may be issued.
- Alternative on-site systems must be approved by DEQ before installation.
- Effective November 1, 2025, individuals not certified through DEQ may install only one on-site sewage treatment system per calendar year.
“Before installing a new or modifying an existing on-site sewage treatment system, an Authorization to Construct (ATC) must be purchased and issued by DEQ. After the ATC is purchased, it is assigned to the local DEQ Environmental Specialist (ES), based on the location of the property, for review and issuance. The Report for On-Site Sewage (581) must be reviewed by DEQ before the ATC may be issued.”
On-Site Sewage Treatment ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Required — Installing a new or modifying an existing on-site sewage treatment system in McIntosh County.
  “Before installing a new or modifying an existing on-site sewage treatment system, an Authorization to Construct (ATC) must be purchased and issued by DEQ.”
  On-Site Sewage Treatment ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Required — New installation or modification of an on-site sewage treatment system in McIntosh County.
  “Before installing a new or modifying an existing on-site sewage treatment system, an Authorization to Construct (ATC) must be purchased and issued by DEQ.”
  On-Site Sewage Information ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
Septic inspectionRequired
All new installations or modifications to on-site sewage systems in McIntosh County.
- The system must be inspected and approved by DEQ, or installed, self-inspected, and approved by a certified installer.
- A certified-installer final inspection must be submitted to DEQ within 15 days of completion.
- The system may not be placed into operation before approval.
submission deadline: 15 days (Final inspections performed by a certified installer)
“All new installations or modifications to an on-site sewage system must be inspected and approved by DEQ or installed, self-inspected and approved by a certified installer before the system may be placed into operation.”
On-Site Sewage Treatment ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
3 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Required — All new installations or modifications to on-site sewage systems in McIntosh County.
  “All new installations or modifications to an on-site sewage system must be inspected and approved by DEQ or installed, self-inspected and approved by a certified installer before the system may be placed into operation. Final inspections are documented on DEQ Form 641-576. The information provided must clearly identify all system components, their location on the property, and minimum required separation distances per Chapter 641. Final inspections performed by a certified installer must be submitted to DEQ within 15 days of completion.”
  On-Site Sewage Information ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Required — Construction or operation of a small public sewage treatment system or individual sewage treatment system in Oklahoma.
  “No small public sewage treatment system or individual sewage treatment system shall be constructed or operated unless such system, when constructed, complies with requirements prescribed by the Environmental Quality Board as determined by an inspection performed by the Department of Environmental Quality or a person authorized by the Department.”
  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A—Environment and Natural Resources ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
- Not required — An existing individual sewage disposal system before a service connection to a public water supply system in Oklahoma.
  “The Department of Environmental Quality shall not require a departmental inspection of an existing individual sewage disposal system prior to a service connection to a public water supply system.”
  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A—Environment and Natural Resources ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)
On-site sewage treatment systems used by Oklahoma homes and businesses where sewage is treated on the property rather than through a centralized sewer system.
- The Report for On-Site Sewage determines which system types are allowed for the property and states minimum dispersal requirements based on residence size or small-public-system daily flow.
- A DEQ Authorization to Construct is required before installing or modifying the system.
- All new installations or modifications require DEQ inspection and approval, or certified-installer self-inspection and approval, before operation.
- Alternative systems require DEQ approval before installation.
- The system design depends on lot size and shape, residence size, and soil-test results.
“determines what types of on-site systems are allowed for the property.”
On-Site Sewage Information ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
Well permitRequired
Groundwater wells drilled or used for non-domestic purposes in Oklahoma, including public water supply, industrial, commercial, oil and gas, poultry, medical-marijuana, and irrigation of more than 3 acres.
- A well drilling contractor must obtain OWRB authorization and approval before drilling.
- Authorization will not be issued unless the well location has an active groundwater use permit.
- Groundwater permit applications must be filed before taking or using groundwater and before drilling.
- The applicant must own or lease the land, the land must overlie a fresh groundwater basin or subbasin, the proposed use must be beneficial, and waste by depletion or pollution must not occur.
- Failure to submit an intent-to-drill application when required may result in a penalty of up to $5,000 per day per violation.
irrigation threshold for intent-to-drill authorization: > 3 acres (Irrigation of less than 3 acres is listed as not requiring intent-to-drill authorization.) · application response time: 5 business days approximately (OWRB staff response time stated on the Wells & Licensing page.) · maximum penalty for failure to submit required intent-to-drill application: <= 5000 USD per day per violation
“Any well drilling contractor who intends to drill a groundwater well for non-domestic use must apply for authorization”
Wells & Licensing ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
5 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Not required — Domestic use of groundwater from a well in McIntosh County.
  “A water permit is not required for domestic use of groundwater, but for all other uses, groundwater is subject to reasonable regulation by the OWRB.”
  Apply for a Water Permit ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Required — Non-domestic groundwater use and drilling of a groundwater well in McIntosh County.
  “Permit applications must be filed prior to the taking and use of groundwater, and prior to the drilling of a groundwater well.”
  Apply for a Water Permit ↗Re-checked Oct 3, 2026
- Limited — Groundwater wells in McIntosh County, including domestic and non-domestic uses.
  “A water permit is not required for domestic use of groundwater, but for all other uses, groundwater is subject to reasonable regulation by the OWRB.”
  Apply for a Water Permit ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
- Not required — Domestic use of groundwater and domestic groundwater wells used for household purposes, qualifying livestock, or irrigation of less than three acres statewide.
  “A water permit is not required for domestic use of groundwater”
  Apply for a Water Permit ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
- Not required — Domestic groundwater use in Oklahoma, including household purposes, livestock up to the land’s grazing capacity, and irrigation of less than 3 acres.
  “A water permit is not required for domestic use of groundwater”
  Apply for a Water Permit ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
Mandatory utility hookupWater (with conditions)
A new customer's connection to an Oklahoma public water supply system.
- The public water supply system must not allow the connection unless the customer has an approved sewage disposal system defined in OAC 252:641 or OAC 252:656.
- This is a condition on a public water supply system allowing a new customer connection; it does not itself require every property to connect to public water.
- The cited rule was amended effective September 15, 2025.
“PWS systems must not allow the connection of a new customer without an approved sewage disposal system, as defined in OAC 252:641 (Individual and Small Public On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems) or OAC 252:656 (Water Pollution Control Construction).”
OAC 252:631, Public Water Supply Operation ↗Re-checked Nov 4, 2026
Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)
Construction of a farm home or other farm building under the Title 19 city-county planning and zoning act.
- The statute states that no fees or permits are required for construction of any farm home or other farm building under this Act.
- The quoted exemption is limited to the construction described in the statute and does not establish that every other state or local approval is waived.
“No fees or permits shall be required for [...] any farm building.”
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 19, Section 19-863.25 ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Available (with conditions) — The zoning power conferred by Oklahoma Title 19 on municipalities and counties, including county unincorporated areas, as applied to usual farm buildings used for agricultural purposes and the planning of agricultural crops.
  “shall not apply to [...] the usual farm buildings for agricultural purposes”
  Oklahoma Statutes, Title 19 — Zoning exemptions and farm-building permits ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Residential developments outside Oklahoma municipal corporate limits, including plat approval and recording requirements.
- A person creating or intending to create a residential development outside a city or town must file a plat describing sewage-treatment methods with the Oklahoma Department.
- Department approval must be obtained before recording the plat, offering lots for sale, or beginning construction within the residential development.
- The plat must include water-supply and sewage-treatment information, actual lot sizes, and the location of public water-supply sources within 300 feet.
- The plat must be filed in the county land records after Department approval.
Department approval effective period: 30 days after filing unless specifically rejected earlier · public water-supply search radius: 300 feet
“Approval of the plat shall be obtained prior to recording the plat”
Oklahoma Statutes, Title 27A — Environment and Natural Resources ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
Permit feesVariable
Oklahoma DEQ on-site sewage treatment authorizations and related services applicable in McIntosh County.
- The published numeric fee schedule cited was effective only from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- DEQ states that fees increase under an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment effective July 1, 2026, and applications submitted on or after that date are subject to the new fee schedule.
- The current page does not state the numeric July 1, 2026 amounts.
Authorization/Permit to Construct - DEQ Inspect-Design Flow < 1500 gpd: 487.04 USD (Fee schedule effective 7/1/2025-6/30/2026) · Authorization/Permit to Construct - DEQ Inspect-Design Flow > 1500 gpd: 626.17 USD (Fee schedule effective 7/1/2025-6/30/2026) · Authorization to Construct - Self Inspect-Design Flow <= 1500 gpd: 347.89 USD (Fee schedule effective 7/1/2025-6/30/2026)
“Effective July 1, 2026, fees for this program will increase in accordance with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment.”
oklahoma.gov ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Published (with conditions) — Construction permits and renewals issued by a state agency, municipality, or other political subdivision for work governed by Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission codes.
  “Currently the fees are set at $4.00 per permit.”
  FAQs ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
New or modified on-site sewage treatment systems in McIntosh County under Oklahoma DEQ authority.
- A Report for On-Site Sewage (Form 581) must be reviewed by DEQ before the Authorization to Construct may be issued.
- All new installations or modifications must be inspected and approved by DEQ, or installed, self-inspected, and approved by a certified installer, before operation.
- Final inspections by a certified installer must be submitted to DEQ within 15 days of completion.
- Alternative systems must be approved by DEQ before installation.
certified-installer final inspection submission deadline: <= 15 days (After completion)
“The Report for On-Site Sewage (581) must be reviewed by DEQ before the ATC may be issued.”
On-Site Sewage Treatment ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Partial — Projects subject to Oklahoma State Fire Marshal building-plan review.
  “All projects are reviewed through the OKSFM Accela Citizen Portal. Plan review is not done over email and paper submittals mailed or dropped off in the office are not accepted.”
  Plan Reviews ↗Re-checked Sep 12, 2026
county zoning authorityLimited
County zoning authority in unincorporated areas under Oklahoma Statutes Title 19, Sections 868.1 through 868.22.
- The authority applies only to counties having a population in excess of 500,000 according to the latest Federal Decennial Census.
- The zoning authority is for unincorporated areas of the county.
- Existing lawful uses are protected except as otherwise provided by the statute.
- The statute excludes public utilities subject to Corporation Commission or similar state or federal regulation, usual farm buildings for agricultural purposes, planting agricultural crops, and extraction of minerals.
- Zoning regulations must address the statutory public-health, safety, welfare, transportation, utilities, public facilities, and land-use purposes.
county population threshold: > 500000 persons (latest Federal Decennial Census)
“population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000)”
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19, Counties and County Officers ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Limited — County zoning regulations for unincorporated areas under Title 19, §§19-868.1 through 19-868.22.
  “The board of county commissioners is hereby empowered to adopt zoning regulations effective in the unincorporated areas of the county for the purposes of promoting the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and the general welfare of the inhabitants; lessening danger and congestion in public transportation and travel; securing safety from fire and other dangers; preventing overcrowding of land; avoiding undue concentration of population; providing adequate police protection, transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, forests, recreational facilities, airports, military and naval facilities, and other public requirements; and preventing undue encroachment thereon. The zoning power hereby conferred shall not be exercised so as to deprive the owner of any existing property of its use or maintenance for the purpose to which it is then lawfully devoted except as hereinafter provided; nor shall the provisions of this act apply to the erection, installation and use of structures and equipment by public utilities subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of the Corporation Commission of the State of Oklahoma or other similar state or federal regulatory bodies; nor to the erection or use of the usual farm buildings for agricultural purposes, the planting of agricultural crops or the extraction of minerals.”
  Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
- Limited — County planning and zoning through a cooperative city-county planning commission for the unincorporated area of an eligible county.
  “county plan within the unincorporated area”
  Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026
county building authorityLimited
County adoption and enforcement of building or fire codes in unincorporated areas under 19 O.S. § 868.17A.
- The authority applies only in unincorporated areas.
- The provision does not apply to counties not subject to 19 O.S. §§ 868.1 through 868.22; those provisions apply only to counties with a population in excess of 500,000 according to the latest Federal Decennial Census.
- Public-utility electric supply and communication lines regulated by the Corporation Commission are excluded.
- The county may prescribe permits, notices, inspection procedures, and reasonable fees sufficient to cover inspection and enforcement expenses.
- Building inspectors must be licensed by Oklahoma.
county population threshold: > 500000 persons (latest Federal Decennial Census) · inspection and enforcement fees: reasonable and sufficient to meet inspection and enforcement expense
“may, by resolution, adopt building codes, fire codes”
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19, Counties and County Officers ↗Re-checked Oct 5, 2026
One more reviewed finding on this topic
- Limited — County adoption and enforcement of building and fire codes, including permits and inspections, in unincorporated areas under Title 19, §§19-868.1 through 19-868.22.
  “The board of county commissioners may, by resolution, adopt building codes, fire codes, or both building and fire codes which shall be designed for the purpose of promoting, benefiting, and protecting the public health, safety and welfare of the people of this state. The codes adopted pursuant to this section shall be applicable only in the unincorporated areas of the county. All building materials, equipment, and methods of installation or construction shall be at least the equivalent of that prescribed in any building or fire code adopted by the board of county commissioners in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. Any codes adopted pursuant to this section shall not apply to the installation and maintenance of electric supply and communication lines of public utilities and public service companies which are regulated by the Corporation Commission. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any area located within any county not subject to the provisions of Section 868.1 through 868.22 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Building inspectors may be employed by a county to enforce building or fire codes. The building inspectors shall be licensed by the State of Oklahoma. The building inspectors shall enforce the provisions of any building or fire code adopted pursuant to this section and shall be authorized to inspect all buildings for the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this section or by any building or fire code adopted by the board of county commissioners. The board of county commissioners may adopt rules to carry out the inspections to enforce the building or fire codes, may prescribe the necessary permits, notices, and inspection procedures and may set and determine fees. The fees shall be reasonable and shall be sufficient to meet the expense of inspection and enforcement of the building or fire codes.”
  Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers ↗Re-checked Sep 21, 2026

Inside cities and towns in McIntosh County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Zoning within the City of Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
- The applicable zoning district is determined through the City's zoning map and GIS mapping system.
- Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment processes may apply.
“The Eufaula Zoning Map is available on the City's GIS Mapping System.”
Planning & Zoning ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
2 more reviewed findings on this topic
- Present (with conditions) — Land use and development within the incorporated City of Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
  “The Eufaula Zoning Map is available on the City's GIS Mapping System.”
  City of Eufaula - Planning & Zoning ↗Re-checked Oct 7, 2026
- Present (with conditions) — Land within the City of Eufaula, a municipality in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
  “All Planning and Zoning requirements are available on American Legal”
  City of Eufaula Zoning Ordinance ↗Re-checked Nov 13, 2026
Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)
Each dwelling and its accessory buildings in the City of Eufaula's RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3 residential single-family districts.
- A smaller lot may be used for permitted uses other than churches when, on the effective date of the ordinance, all of its boundary lines touch land under other ownership.
- For churches and main accessory buildings other than a dwelling and buildings accessory to a dwelling, lot area must be adequate for the minimum yards in the section and off-street parking required by Chapter 14.
- No more than one dwelling unit and one use is allowed per lot in the single-family residential districts.
RS-1 minimum lot area: >= 11400 square feet (For each dwelling and buildings accessory thereto.) · RS-2 minimum lot area: >= 6600 square feet (For each dwelling and buildings accessory thereto.) · RS-3 minimum lot area: >= 5000 square feet (For each dwelling and buildings accessory thereto.)
“RS-1: 11,400 square feet RS-2: 6,600 square feet RS-3: 5,000 square feet”
City of Eufaula Zoning Ordinance ↗Re-checked Nov 13, 2026
SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)
Dwellings and accessory buildings in the City of Eufaula's RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3 residential single-family districts.
- Front-yard depth is measured from the centerline of the abutting street by adding one-half of the right-of-way designated on the Major Street Plan, or 25 feet if not designated, to the stated district/street setback.
- Interior-lot dwelling side yards are per story or level of structure.
- An unattached accessory building in the rear yard must be at least 10 feet from the rear property line or outside any utility easement, whichever is greater.
RS-1 front-yard setback: 35 feet (Applies on arterial and non-arterial streets, plus the stated centerline/right-of-way measurement.) · RS-2 front-yard setback: 25–35 feet (25 feet on non-arterial streets and 35 feet on arterial streets, plus the stated centerline/right-of-way measurement.) · RS-3 front-yard setback: 25–35 feet (25 feet on non-arterial streets and 35 feet on arterial streets, plus the stated centerline/right-of-way measurement.) · RS-1 interior-lot dwelling side yard: per 10 feet (Per story or level of structure.) · RS-2 and RS-3 interior-lot dwelling side yard: per 5 feet (Per story or level of structure.) · RS-1 rear yard: >= 25 feet (Principal buildings.) · RS-2 rear yard: >= 20 feet (Principal buildings.) · RS-3 rear yard: >= 15 feet (Principal buildings.)
“RS-1: 25 feet RS-2: 20 feet RS-3: 15 feet”
City of Eufaula Zoning Ordinance ↗Re-checked Nov 13, 2026
Living in an RVLimited
Overnight camping for recreational vehicles as a commercial-recreation use in the City of Eufaula, within McIntosh County.
- The use is among commercial-recreation uses that require approval of a Specific Use Permit under Chapter 22.
- The use requires a minimum lot area of three acres.
- When located on a lot abutting an R District, the use must be screened from that district by a screening wall or fence along the common lot line or lines.
- The permitted use must not interfere with or detrimentally affect adjoining or nearby residential properties.
- Traffic circulation, including ingress and egress points, must be reviewed and approved by the City.
- The tract must have either at least 150 feet of frontage on a designated major arterial street or at least 50 feet of frontage on a non-arterial street.
minimum lot area for overnight RV camping: 3 acres · major arterial street frontage: >= 150 feet (Alternative to non-arterial-street frontage.) · non-arterial street frontage: >= 50 feet (Alternative to designated-major-arterial frontage.)
“Overnight camping for recreational vehicles requires a minimum lot area of three (3) acres.”
City of Eufaula Zoning Ordinance ↗Re-checked Nov 13, 2026
Tiny homesLimited
Tiny homes in the City of Eufaula's RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3 residential single-family districts.
- A Tiny Home is listed as a use permitted by Special Exception.
- Special Exceptions are permitted by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with Chapter 18.
- The Tiny Home must serve as a single-family dwelling.
- The Tiny Home must have no axle.
- The Tiny Home must use customary residential exterior finishing materials as defined in the ordinance.
“"Tiny Home" to serve as a single-family dwelling with no axle and utilize customary residential exterior finishing materials as defined herein.”
City of Eufaula Zoning Ordinance ↗Re-checked Nov 13, 2026

Still unanswered

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County-wide zoning — Countywide zoning administered by McIntosh County, including unincorporated areas.
Zoning districts — Published zoning districts and maps in McIntosh County.
Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size for residential structures in unincorporated McIntosh County.
Lot coverage — Lot coverage in McIntosh County.
Building height — Building height limits in McIntosh County.

3 more unanswered

Camping on your land
Accessory dwellings
Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in McIntosh County, Oklahoma

Is McIntosh County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

McIntosh County scores 65/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and a stronger property-autonomy legal backdrop. Watch-outs: elevated mid-century heat, water, rain, or wildfire exposure.

How much does land cost in McIntosh County, Oklahoma?

Land in McIntosh County runs about $2,601 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in McIntosh County?

McIntosh County gets about 45.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 13.3% of years.

How remote is McIntosh County?

A representative private-land location has about 25,106 people within a 30-minute drive and 3,382,764 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

Building permits, zoning and land rules in McIntosh County, Oklahoma