The Monroe County Department of Public Health is participating in the statewide Septic System Replacement Fund. Under this program, property owners can be reimbursed for 50% of eligible costs (up to $10,000) for septic system repair/replacement projects that are within the target geographic area.
In Monroe County, the target geographic area has been defined as septic systems that are located within 250 feet of Lake Ontario Shoreline, Hundred Acre Pond, Irondequoit Bay and Minor Tributaries, Mill Creek (located in Webster/Penfield), and Shipbuilders Creek.
An eligible septic system project is defined as the replacement of a cesspool with a septic system, the installation, replacement, or upgrade of a septic system or system components, or installation of enhanced treatment technologies. Single family, two family, and small businesses with an existing wastewater design flow less than 1,000 gallons per day may qualify.
Eligible costs include system design and installation, system components, and enhanced treatment technologies.
Ineligible costs include routine maintenance such as pump out of a septic tank, expenses that are not appropriately documented, government permit fees, interest/late fees, fines/penalties, sales tax payment, non-essential site beautification or interior plumbing changes, and connection to public sewer.
Property owners who think they may be eligible are encouraged to contact our office at (585) 753-5060 with any questions about the program or application process.
Please Submit Applications to:
Monroe County Department of Public Health
111 Westfall Road, Room 844
Rochester, NY 14620
