Grayson County Individual Safe Room Program

How it works

The Grayson County Office of Emergency Management is now accepting applications for the Grayson County Individual Safe Room Program. The program is funded by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Homeowners must apply and receive an approval letter from Grayson County before installation begins.

What the money covers

The rebate applies to the installation of a FEMA-certified safe room or storm shelter. The county says the unit must be FEMA certified, and the homeowner must identify a contractor who will provide and install the unit.

Amounts and matching

The program offers a 50% rebate of installation costs and fees, up to a maximum of $3,000.

How to apply

1. Determine whether the residence is in a FEMA- or locally mapped floodplain.
2. Complete the rebate application and submit it to the Grayson County Office of Emergency Management for review.
3. Receive a rebate award letter.
4. Identify the contractor who will provide and install the unit in your home.
5. Complete installation and submit the documentation requested in the county’s notification letter authorizing you to proceed.
6. County staff inspect the installation.
7. The rebate payment is issued after the county applies for the rebate funds using your documentation.

Timing and deadlines

The page says the program is currently accepting applications, but it does not list an application deadline or end date. The county notes that payment may take months because the State of Texas must send rebate funds after the county submits each individual rebate package.