The Arkansas Mitigation Branch has sponsored a statewide rebate program for
persons who have installed storm shelters or safe rooms in their homes since
January 21, 1999.
Act 646 increased the amount of State Hazard Mitigation funds from $1 million to
$2 million. ADEM decided to use these new funds where the most good would
be done; helping to save lives by providing an incentive to Arkansans for having
shelters installed on their property.
The State offers up to $1,000 rebate or 50% of the total cost, whichever is
less. To date the State of Arkansas has dispensed $10,174,356.00 to 10,500
citizens of Arkansas and because of the overwhelming response, it is hoped this
program can be continued indefinitely.
Below are Safe Room/Shelter Program information sheets and applications
available to download and print.
The shelter rebate funding received July 1, 2009 has been depleted. Pending
Legislative approval, new funding will be received July 1, 2010. We will
continue to take applications until further notice.
Safe Room Application
Safe
Shelter Package
For more information contact
Bonnie Arnold.