CHAIN LINK FENCE REMOVAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
PROGRAM SUMMARY
The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to encourage the removal of existing chain
link fences in front yards and along public streets in residential neighborhoods. Replacement fences that
conform to City and County fence requirements are allowed under the program.
Grants of up to a maximum of $2,500 per property are available to pay for the costs associated with the
removal and disposal of chain link fences as well as the purchase and installation of replacement fences.
Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis after the work has been completed and inspected by the
City.
ELIGIBILITY
Property owners and/or residents of the City of College Park are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
If an Applicant is not the owner of the property, consent of the property owner is required. All projects
shall meet the following criteria:
1. The property must be within the City’s municipal boundaries and zoned for residential use.
2. The chain link fence to be removed must be located in the front yard of the property or along a
public street.
3. All waste resulting from the chain link fence removal must be properly disposed of.
4. Replacement fences must meet current setback, height and material requirements. Materials such
as wrought iron, split rail, picket and similar materials incorporating openness are eligible. Chain link
is not an eligible material.
5. All required permits must be obtained by an Applicant.
ELIGIBLE COSTS
Reasonable labor and materials costs associated with the following are eligible for reimbursement:
1. Removal of existing chain link fences including posts and footings.
2. Hauling and disposal of removed chain link fence material, equipment rentals and dumping fees.
3. Purchase and installation of permitted replacement fences.
4. City and County permit fees.
5. Payment will not be made for labor performed by an Applicant.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Financial assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis in accordance with the following
procedures. A pre-application meeting is recommended to be scheduled with the Department of
Planning, Community and Economic Development to ensure eligibility.
1. Applicant submits a completed Grant Application Form including the following:
a) Signature of the property owner, if not the same as the Applicant.
b) Description of proposed work and cost estimates.
c) Estimated removal/construction schedule.
CITY OF
COLLEGE PARK