Septic Pump-Out Assistance Program

Availability:

Thanks to funding from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, eligible property owners may have their septic systems pumped out at no cost to them!

Type of assistance

This program provides funding for septic tank pumping and waste removal. Inspection, repairs, and other services are not included.

Eligibility

Property owners in Henrico County must meet the following requirements:

Their septic system must not have been pumped out in the last 4 years.
Their household size and annual income are within the limits described below:

Household size is equal to:	Annual income is less than or equal to:
1	$63,600
2	$72,650
3	$81,750
4	$90,800
5	$98,100
6	$105,350
7	$112,600
8	$119,900

Other Considerations

Please black out ALL social security numbers on accompanying documents.
Funds are available for a limited time and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The income limits shown are subject to change by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Annual income verification is required by Henrico County.
This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (CBIG), Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 66.964, to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Please visit the Septic System Pump-Out/Inspection Program for additional information or contact Catie McCarthy, Environmental Program Specialist, at 804-501-5846 or [email protected] for any questions about the program and/or application.

Septic System Pump-Out/Inspection Program

Septic Pump-Out Assistance Application

This program provides funding for septic tank pumping and waste removal.

Application Information

Property Owner(Required)

Property Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Preferred Phone Number(Required)

Alternate Phone Number

Email Address(Required)

Preferred Method of Contact(Required)

Phone

Is this property within the Henrico County Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP)?(Required)

Yes

Property Information

Names of all property owners(Required)

Is this the applicant’s primary residence?(Required)

Yes

Number of household occupants(Required)

Total household income (include income for every occupant over 18 years of age, unless they are a full-time student)(Required)

Required Documents

Please upload the first page of your most recent tax return OR most recent social security or disability award letter*(Required)

*BLACKOUT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON THESE FORMS

Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Privacy Protection

Henrico County values the confidentiality of the information you provide. Therefore, the County will keep your application and other personal information in secured files. This information will be used only to determine eligibility for the Septic Pump-Out Assistance Program, and the information will be kept confidential.

Applicant's Certification and Authorization

By checking the box below, I certify that my septic system has not been pumped out in four years or more. I authorize the County to share my household eligibility information with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the funder of this grant, so they may verify program compliance. I certify that the preceding information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have submitted this information voluntarily.(Required)

Yes, I certify that the preceding information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have submitted this information voluntarily

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