Sewer Connection Assistance Program

The Henrico County Sewer Connection Assistance Program can provide sewer connection assistance to qualified Henrico residents who would like to connect their home to newly extended sewer lines. This program will provide up to $15,000 in assistance for plumbing costs associated with converting a home from septic to sewer or from a well to County water. Assistance may also be available for water connection in certain situations (see Does my property qualify? below). This program is made possible by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Funding or financing to pay for water/sewer connection fees is not available in all cases. Contact Henrico Department of Utilities to learn if financing is available in your area.

Does my property qualify?

In order to qualify for the Henrico County Sewer Connection Assistance Program, one (or more) of the following must apply:

• Henrico County extended new sewer lines to your home within the past 12 months.
• The septic system for your home has failed and you wish to connect to County sewer lines that are available at your property.
• The well for your home is contaminated, dry, or has another repair issue that will cost more than $1,000 and you wish to connect to County water lines that are available at your property.

Does my household qualify?

In order to qualify for the Henrico County Sewer Connection Assistance Program, ALL of following must apply:

• The applicant owns the home and occupies it as their principal residence (contact Henrico County if there are non-occupant co-owners; renters may be eligible in some cases).
• The combined income of all household members does not exceed the program limits (see Program Income Limits below).
• The combined asset value of all household members does not exceed $100,000 (excluding primary residence).
• All real and personal property taxes and utility payments are current with Henrico County.
• There are no outstanding zoning or building code violations on the property.
• The mortgage on the property is current (if applicable).
• There is a current homeowner’s insurance policy on the property.
• The applicant is willing to have a Deed of Trust (lien) placed against the property for the value of the work for a period of 10 years, at the end of which the Deed of Trust will be forgiven.

Program Income Limits

Eligibility for the Sewer Connection Assistance Program is partially based on annual household income. These limits are computed annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are based on the Area Median Income (AMI). These limits are subject to change.

All gross income (before taxes) of every adult household member (18 and older) is counted toward the maximum income.  Household size includes all permanent residents (including children under 18).