Escambia County Homeowner Repair Programs – Sewer Connection Assistance

How it works

Escambia County says its Homeowner Repair Programs help eligible homeowners preserve and improve their homes, and that the only applications currently being accepted are for Sewer Connection Assistance. The county uses Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to provide financial assistance for income-eligible households for sewer connections and septic tank abatements.

What the money covers

The program covers sewer connections and septic tank abatements. The page does not state a dollar cap.

Amounts and repayment

Assistance is provided as a two-year deferred-payment loan. The loan is forgiven at the end of two years if the owner has remained the primary resident of the property.

How to apply

Homeowners may apply after receiving notification from the Florida Department of Health Environmental Health Division that sanitary sewer service is available in their area. Applicants must connect to sewer within the time allotted by ECUA to receive assistance. No funding is available for impact fees.

Timing and status

The county says current funding limitations mean only Sewer Connection Assistance is open, while all other homeowner repair programs have an extensive waiting list.