The City of Liberal provides up to $3,000 financial assistance for eligible fence installation or repairs made by a licensed and insured contractor for eligible applicants who have adopted and registered a dog from the Liberal Animal Shelter. Funding for the program is provided by the City of Liberal’s One-Cent Sales Tax.

Eligible Fences

Chain Link (with or without a concrete footer)
Wooden Picket (with or without a concrete footer)
Block or Brick

Eligibility Requirements

Must have adopted and registered a dog from the Liberal Animal Shelter.
Combined household income must not exceed 100% of area median income.
Must be the owner and reside in the property.

Property taxes must be paid to date.

Income Guidelines – Maximum Annual Income

The annual combined household income for fence grant recipients must be no more than 100% of the area median income:

Household Size
100% of Median Income
1
$57,900
2
$66,200
3
$74,500
4
$82,700
5
$89,400
6
$96,000
7
$102,600
8
$109,200

Additional Terms and Conditions
Applicant must provide an estimate by a licensed & insured contractor.
Work must be completed within 90 days of Letter of Approval (extensions may be granted).

Contractor must pull a no fee permit.
Work must be inspected after completion.
Upon completion and inspection an invoice will need to be provided and payment will be made to the contractor within 30 days.
Submit an Application
For more information and to complete an application, please call the Building Programs Coordinator at (620) 626-2252 or visit City Hall, located at 324 N. Kansas Ave. Grant funds are limited and applications will be provided on a first come first served basis.