TULSA, Okla. — The City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority have announced a temporary utility payment grace period through January 31, 2026 for people affected by the government shutdown.
They say that any Tulsa resident who is furloughed as a federal employee or a SNAP recipient will not have their water service shut off during this time.
“We know many Tulsans are caught in the middle of something they didn’t cause,” Mayor Monroe Nichols said. “People who work hard, serve their country, and care for their families shouldn’t have to worry about losing water because their paycheck or benefits are delayed. We can’t fix what’s happening in Washington, D.C., but we can make sure our neighbors are taken care of here at home. When families lose income or food support through no fault of their own, the last thing they should have to worry about is whether their water will be turned off. We’re committed to making sure Tulsans can stay connected to essential services while the federal government works to restore stability.”…