The City of Norman's primary source of income is sales tax. The sales tax rate in Norman is 8.75%, and it is divided to be spent on these categories:

• 4.5% goes to the State of Oklahoma
• 0.125% goes to the Cleveland County Jail
• 2.3% goes to the City of Norman General Fund
• 0.7% goes to City of Norman Capital Improvements
• 0.5% goes to City of Norman Public Safety
• 0.5% goes to Norman Forward projects
• 0.125% goes to City of Norman Public Transit