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).
Extra costs
- OKC permit: $74 in-ground/slope-top, from $75 above-ground (City of OKC Development Center).
- Options like taller units, ramps, fans and lights add cost.
Note: some installer pages still mention the SoonerSafe rebate. It is not open for 2026. See permits & rebates.