Grants

What are Savvy Septic Grants? Digging yard for septic installation

Grants up to $30,000 are available to help low-income homeowners cover the cost of major septic repair, replacement, or connection to sewer. Grant funds can go toward design and installation costs. Funding is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted, and any amount owed above $30,000 is the responsibility of the homeowner.

Project timeline

If approved, your project may take several months to complete because our program uses governments funds, and we must go through certain processes and requirements.

***important reminders***

We cannot reimburse for any costs already incurred. While awaiting approval for a grant, do not begin hiring and scheduling work to fix your system. If you are approved for a grant, there are specific requirements we must follow in order to cover costs, and we will help you through the process. 

Español: Para información de ayuda financiera, vea nuestro solicitud de ayuda financiera. 

  1. Eligibility
  2. How to Apply

To be eligible for Savvy Septic Grants, you must meet the criteria below.  

  • Property must be located in Snohomish County
  • Property must be a single family residence
  • Applicant must own and live on the property
  • The septic system has been inspected by a certified septic provider or the Health Department and has been determined to be failing and in need of major repair or replacement (or connection to sewer)
  • Must have a household income at or below 50% of the median area income limit set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shown below. Use the link to see limits for larger household sizes. Note that Snohomish County is considered part of the Seattle-Bellevue Metro area under HUD guidelines. Updated income limits are posted by HUD around April 1st of every year.
Household Size123456
Monthly Household Income$4,583.33$5,237.50$5,891.66$6,545.83$7,070.83$7,595.83
Annual Household Income$55,000$62,850$70,700$78,550$84,850$91,150


For full details, please review the Grants section in our Savvy Septic Program Standards.