Grants and Loans to Refurbish or Replace Individual Septic Systems
This grant funds Idaho homeowners to upgrade or replace failing septic systems, aiming to improve wastewater treatment and protect water quality in rural communities.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: Rolling (no explicit deadline; applications accepted as funds are available)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per household (grant or low-interest loan); associated loan costs up to $600 may apply.
Summary: Provides grants and low-interest loans to Idaho homeowners for refurbishing or replacing failing or substandard septic systems.
Key Information: Applicants must meet location, ownership, and income requirements; administered by RCAC.
Description
This program, funded by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and administered by the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), provides financial assistance to Idaho homeowners for the renovation or replacement of failing or substandard onsite septic systems. The initiative aims to support rural homeowners who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering both grants and low-interest loans to cover necessary septic system upgrades. Eligible uses include permitted renovations or full replacements performed by licensed contractors.
