Denton County Safe Room Rebate Program

How it works

Denton County says it is actively applying for the Safe Room Rebate Program and is currently in the funding application phase. If the program is approved, Denton County residents could apply for a rebate after building a safe room at their home.

The page emphasizes that the on-page survey is not an application. It is only being used to measure community interest while the county awaits the funding decision.

What the money covers

The rebate is described as help with the cost of building a safe room. The page does not provide a full eligible-expense list, but it does say the program would offset the cost of installation/construction. It also gives an example showing that a $6,000 safe room could result in a $3,000 rebate.

Amounts and matching

If approved, the program would reimburse 50% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 per safe room.

Timing and deadlines

The page states that Commissioners Court approved the application for HMGP DR-4781 on 2025-01-28, and the Denton County Office of Emergency Management submitted the application on 2025-02-25. The grant application period closed on 2025-02-28.

FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will review the application and announce funding decisions. The county says that process can take several months to a year. As of the page text, funding was not yet guaranteed.

Where to get more information

The page points residents to an attached Q&A and links to FEMA and TDEM safe room funding resources for more details.