Septic upgrade rebates available for DeLeon Springs residents

Posted On: July 18, 2023

Through a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant, Volusia County received $2.2 million to provide rebates to homeowners for septic system upgrades.

The rebates are available only in the priority focus area of DeLeon Springs for up to $10,000 per existing conventional septic system upgrade at a single or two-family residence or mobile home. Rebates will be paid directly to certified septic system installers and state-licensed plumbers retained by homeowners to update existing systems. Contractors must be pre?approved by the county and permitted by the Florida Department of Health before the work begins.

Upgrades to conventional septic systems in the priority focus area are intended to reduce nitrogen contributions to DeLeon Springs. The Basin Management Action Plan requires that all conventional septic systems within the priority focus area must be upgraded to a nitrogen-reducing system within 20 years.

Apply online for the Volusia County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program at https://bit.ly/VolusiaSepticRebate. If you need assistance, email Volusia-support@livestories.zendesk.com or call 855-582-3973.