In order to support the growing community and the housing needs of the residents , the City of Liberal offers Housing & Community Development programs aimed to provide assistance for expanding our housing market and maintaining the safety and appearance of existing homes. These programs are funded by a portion of our local one-cent sales tax and federal and state funds to provide housing related services to benefit eligible citizens. 

Programs Available for Residents:

New Construction Housing Incentive – This program provides a $7,500 incentive per new single-family home or a $5,000 incentive per unit for multi-family construction.
 
Home Repair Program – provides financial assistance to senior citizens, individuals with physical disabilities, or residents in very low-income households in order to address emergency home repairs or accessibility modifications. Emergency repairs must correct an impending safety or health hazard, threat of physical danger, or deteriorating structural damage to a residence. Awards grant up to $3,000 for eligible households. 

First-Time Homebuyer Program – extends a zero-interest, three-year loan up to $3,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers to use for down-payments and/or closing costs. Households earning at or below 125% of area median income are eligible.

Paint the Town Program – enhances the appearance of existing homes by providing vouchers to eligible homeowners in an amount up to $350 to be used for the purchase of exterior paint, primer, and related painting supplies. 

For more information on these programs, contact Erika Villa, Building Programs Coordinator/Permit Tech at: [email protected] or 620-626-2252