Septic Upgrade Grants in Leon and Wakulla Counties
Both counties have paid homeowners to move to nitrogen-reducing systems or sewer. Here is what each offered, the rules that cost people their reimbursement and how to check what is open now.
- Leon up to $7,500
- Wakulla up to $9,000
- Apply-before-work rule
- Sewer-connection grants
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The two programs side by side
| Compare | Leon County | Wakulla County |
|---|---|---|
| Amount | Up to $7,500 per system | Up to $9,000 starting April 15, 2024 |
| Where | Wakulla Springs priority focus area | Specified areas of the Wakulla Spring basin plan |
| Source | Leon County page | Wakulla County notice |
Check the county for current funding, since rounds open and close. For the technical side, see nitrogen-reducing systems.
How Leon County's program works
- Apply first. No work before approval is eligible for reimbursement (application).
- Hire a pro. A registered septic installer or licensed plumber (Leon County).
- Permit and site check. Reimbursable costs include permit fees and the installer's costs (Leon County).
- Get reimbursed. Payment comes after the work is approved.
Bigger sewer money, bigger projects
Wakulla County received $7,334,322 to connect homes in The Park and Eagles' Ridge Phase 2 to central sewer (Wakulla News). In Leon, DEP has awarded the county $9 million for conversion projects (Leon County). See sewer connection for what to do with the old tank.
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Grant questions
How much does Leon County pay for a septic upgrade?
Up to $7,500 per system for eligible homes in the Wakulla Springs priority focus area (Leon County).
How much does Wakulla County pay?
The county said up to $9,000 starting April 15, 2024, for eligible homeowners in specified areas of the Wakulla Spring basin plan (Wakulla County).
Can I start work before I apply?
Not if you want reimbursement. Leon County's application says no work done before approval is eligible (program application).
Who does the work?
You hire a registered septic installer or licensed plumber. The county reimburses eligible costs (Leon County).
Does the grant cover everything?
No. Costs above the cap are the homeowner's (Leon County).
Is the money still there?
Leon's program runs until grant funding is exhausted (Leon County). Wakulla's has run in rounds. Call the county before you plan around it.
Want a bid that fits the grant rules?
Send your address. We will check which program applies. Return to the home page.