Weatherization and Home Security Grants for Senior Citizens

The City of Liberal Housing & Community Development is offering a grant up to $3,000 for weatherization and home security improvements.  Grant funds are limited and applications will be provided on a first come first-served basis.           

Eligible improvements include:

• Insulation for attic and walls
• Weather-stripping for doors and windows
• Security lighting
• Security doors and security screen doors
• Energy efficient windows

Property owner eligibility

• Combined Household income must not exceed 125% of the area median income
• Applicant must be 60 years old or older, or permanently disabled of any age
• Occupant must be owner or record of the property
• Inspection by the City and approval by the City of work to be done must happen prior to commencement of work
• Property owner(s) will be limited to one weatherization grant in a 3-year period

Income Limits

The annual family income must be no more than 125% of the area median income:

                                                   Persons in family                                                Income Limit

                   1                                                                $52,812                     

                    2                                                                $60,312                     

                   3                                                                $67,890                    

4                                                                 $75,390

Terms and Conditions of Grant

• Following approval of the application, an inspection of the property will be made by the City.  A list of eligible weatherization and home safety items will be prepared.
• City will arrange for approved work to be completed by a licensed and insured contractor.
• Upon completion and approval of work, payment will be made to the contractor within 30 days.
• Work must be completed within 60 days of City approval (extensions may be granted).

How to Apply

For more information and an application, please call the Housing & Community Development Department at (620) 626-2250. Grant funds are limited and applications will be provided on a first come first-served basis.  Work under this program may be done in conjunction with work under the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program.  This program is financed through the City of Liberal One-Cent Sales Tax.

• City of Liberal
• Housing & Community Development
• 324 N. Kansas Avenue
• Liberal, KS 67901
• Phone:           (620) 626-2250
• Fax:                (620) 626-0589