Storm shelters in Glenpool, OK
Glenpool, on Tulsa's southwest edge along U.S. 75, ties shelter registration to the building inspection: you register after the shelter passes its final inspection.
Permit packet
- The storm shelter permit application fee is $80, payable by phone at 918-209-4610; packets can be emailed to [email protected], and review can take up to 10 business days (Glenpool storm shelter permit packet).
- The shelter company must be registered with the City as a general contractor, and the packet needs a plot plan plus ICC 500 / FEMA 320 specifications (same source).
- The application asks whether the lot is in a 100- or 500-year flood zone, which matters for in-ground units (same source).
Registration
- Registration is free and only for shelters inside Glenpool city limits; submit the online form after the final inspection (Glenpool Storm Shelter Registration form).
Homes
- About 69% of Glenpool homes are owner-occupied and about 81% are single-family detached houses; roughly 46% were built in 2000 or later (U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024 for Glenpool, via Census Reporter).
Tip: Ask the installer to confirm they are on Glenpool's general contractor list before the $80 fee is paid.
Contact: Glenpool Building Permits & Inspections, 918-209-4610. Costs · FAQ
Glenpool tornado history
The April 19, 1981 F3 that killed 5 began 1.5 miles south of Glenpool. Smaller ones followed: an F0 on June 9, 1993 that injured 1, an F0 1 mile southeast of town on May 26, 1997, and an EF0 south of the city on April 17, 2013 (NWS Norman Tulsa County tornado list).
Glenpool has about 14,151 residents and a median home value of about $201,700 (U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024 for Glenpool, via Census Reporter).
Glenpool facts checked Oct 24, 2026.
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Last checked Oct 24, 2026.