Culvert Assistance Program

How it works

St. Lucie County says the Board of County Commissioners created the Culvert Assistance Program to help offset the expense of replacing a failed driveway culvert. The program offers deferred payments to the homeowner so the replacement cost becomes part of the yearly taxes and is spread over a 10-year period.

What the money covers

The program is for replacement of failed driveway culverts. The county explains that culverts help drain runoff and stormwater out of neighborhoods, and that failed pipes can create poor drainage, flooding issues, and water quality problems. The county also says replacement helps improve water flow and supports the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie River.

Amounts and payment structure

The official page does not state a dollar cap. Instead, it says the homeowner pays over time through annual taxes for 10 years.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not give an open or close date. It says issued permits are good for 6 months.

How to apply

The page directs residents to the application and driveway permit application links on the county site and notes that fees are updated as of July 1, 2025.