Establishes a residential safe room rebate program in Kentucky to aid qualified homeowners with construction costs.

The bill establishes a residential safe room rebate program in Kentucky, providing rebates to qualified homeowners for the construction or installation of safe rooms. The rebate covers up to 50% of the costs, not exceeding $5,000. The program is administered by the Division of Emergency Management, which verifies compliance with FEMA guidelines and ensures the safe rooms are accessible to the community. The fund for the program is sourced from state appropriations, gifts, grants, and other private and public funds. The division must report annually on the program's activities and fund balance.

Establishes a residential safe room rebate program in Kentucky to aid qualified homeowners with construction costs.

The bill establishes a residential safe room rebate program in Kentucky, providing rebates to qualified homeowners for the construction or installation of safe rooms. The rebate covers up to 50% of the costs, not exceeding $5,000. The program is administered by the Division of Emergency Management, which verifies compliance with FEMA guidelines and ensures the safe rooms are accessible to the community. The fund for the program is sourced from state appropriations, gifts, grants, and other private and public funds. The division must report annually on the program's activities and fund balance.