What a storm shelter costs in the OKC metro
These are prices that installers publish on their own websites, collected Oct 2026. They are not quotes. Your price depends on size, type, soil, access and options.
| Type | 4-person | 6-person | 10-person | 14-person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above-ground safe room | $4,500-6,500 | $5,500-8,000 | $7,500-11,000 | $10,000-14,000 |
| Underground concrete | $5,000-7,000 | $6,500-9,000 | $8,500-12,000 | $11,000-15,000 |
| Garage in-floor steel | $3,500-5,000 | $4,500-6,500 | $6,500-9,000 | n/a |
Source: okctornadoshelters.com published 2026 table.
Other published starting prices
- Garage shelters from $3,300 (Oklahoma Shelters).
- Small 4-6 person garage shelter $4,500-$6,350 installed (stormsheltersonline.com).
- Small in-ground shelter $4,500 (myoklahomastormshelter.com).
Permit fees by city
| City | Storm shelter permit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $99.50 in-ground or slope-top; $104.50 above-ground safe room | City of OKC Storm Shelter Permit page |
| Edmond | $35 safe room / storm shelter | Edmond Permit Fees Schedule |
| Norman | $50, or $54.50 with the state fee | Norman fee schedule (Aug 2026), Norman Residential Storm Shelter FAQ |
Cost per person
FEMA's tornado minimum is 3 sq ft of floor space per person (FEMA P-320 (2025)). Using the table above, a 6-person garage shelter works out to roughly $750-$1,080 per person, and a 6-person above-ground room to about $920-$1,330.
Other costs
- Engineer flotation letter for some outdoor underground shelters in OKC (City of OKC Development Center).
- Options like taller units, ramps, fans and lights.
- Registering with the OKC registry is free (how to register).
Note: some installer pages still mention the SoonerSafe rebate. It is not open for 2026. See rebate status.
Prices and fees checked Oct 23, 2026.
Newer guides: Shelter rebate 2026 · Register your shelter · FEMA P-320 and ICC 500