News Release
February 11, 2010
Batavia, Ohio. Beginning February 22, 2010, the Clermont County General Health District will begin accepting applications for the septic rehabilitation program. This program utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist homeowners with repairs on malfunctioning septic systems and to replace systems which are beyond repair. The Septic Rehab Program can also assist homeowners in connecting to accessible public sewer systems.
Each qualifying homeowner could potentially receive up to $14,000 toward the cost of repairing or replacing an existing septic system or for a connection to a public sewer system. In 2009, the Septic Rehab Program provided assistance to eight Clermont County homeowners.
Homeowners must meet certain requirements to qualify for the program. The applicant must be the homeowner and live at the property, property taxes and Basic System Assessment fees must be paid up to the current date, and the homeowner must meet Section 8 income guidelines and asset limitations. The program is not available for homes without an existing septic system, rental properties, or properties being purchased by land contract.
Application packets for the Septic Rehab Program are available by contacting the General Health District and asking for Donna at (513) 732-7601 or by clicking on Septic Rehab under Hot Topics on the Health District’s website www.ClermontHealthDistrict.org. There is no application fee. The completed applications must be returned to the Health District by the end of the business day on Friday, March 5, 2010.