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If you are caring for someone who wanders, runs, or is at risk of leaving the home unsafely, you may be wondering:
The answer is:👉 Yes — in many cases, fencing is covered under the DD (Developmental Disabilities) waiver in Minnesota.
However, there are specific requirements that must be met, and understanding the process can make all the difference.
Fencing is typically approved when it is needed for health and safety, not convenience.
Common qualifying situations include:
👉 In these cases, fencing is considered a safety modification, not just a property upgrade.
Most commonly approved fencing includes:
6’ privacy fencing (often white vinyl)
Fully enclosed yard areas
Gates with secure latching systems
Other options may be approved depending on the situation:
👉 Final material choice must be approved by the county or case manager.
To receive approval, the project typically includes:
👉 Some counties allow one bid under certain dollar amounts.
Fencing may be denied if:
👉 This is why experience with waiver projects matters.
We provide fencing installation statewide across Minnesota, including:
We understand how requirements vary by county and help navigate the process from start to finish.
Not all yards are flat. In Minnesota, many properties have rolling or uneven terrain.
This creates an important question:Should the fence be level for appearance, or follow the ground for safety?
A level fence may look clean—but it can create gaps underneath in low spots.
👉 That creates a real safety issue:A child or vulnerable adult may be able to crawl under the fence.
We solve this problem by installing:
👉 Landscape edging with gravel along the fence line
This:
👉 The result is a fence that is safe, clean, and low maintenance.
Many fence installers still use the traditional method:
This creates:
👉 The finished result often looks disturbed along the fence line.
We use 10’ steel posts driven 4’ into the ground:
👉 The fence looks better and performs better long-term.
We’ve installed a lot of fencing—and we’ve done it both ways.
👉 We used to dig and set posts in concrete👉 Now we use driven posts because they perform better
We don’t go back.
If a child can climb on anything, fence selection becomes critical.
👉 Vinyl provides the highest level of climb resistance.
Available in:
(Subject to approval depending on project requirements)
👉 Both look great—the choice comes down to maintenance vs strength.
✔ When it is required for safety✔ When properly documented✔ When approved through the waiver process
If you are a:
👉 Contact Kastner Restoration | Be Home Accessible Modifications today.
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