Title 5 Septic Repair Tax Credit (Massachusetts Residential Septic Tax Credit)
The Title 5 Septic Repair Tax Credit helps Massachusetts homeowners offset costs for repairing or upgrading failing septic systems to protect public health and environmental quality.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates: Annually with Massachusetts state income tax filing (typically mid-April; e.g., April 15, 2027)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 total per primary residence, claimed over up to 4 years; maximum $1,500 per year.
Summary: Massachusetts state income tax credit to offset costs of repairing or upgrading failing septic systems in a homeowner’s primary residence.
Description
The Title 5 Septic Repair Tax Credit is a Massachusetts state income tax credit designed to help homeowners defray the costs of repairing or upgrading failing septic systems in their primary residence. Administered through the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (MassDOR) and the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), this credit aims to reduce the financial burden associated with compliance with Title 5 septic regulations, supporting public health and environmental quality.
