Volusia County Secures Additional State Funding to Help Homeowners with Septic Upgrades in DeLeon Springs
Posted On: March 5, 2026
The Volusia County Council yesterday approved an additional $375,000 in state funding to expand the County’s Septic Upgrade Incentive Program in the DeLeon Springs Priority Focus Area, helping homeowners offset the costs of upgrading from conventional septic systems to enhanced treatment technology.
The funding, provided through a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, increases the program's total grant award to more than $2.59 million. The new allocation is expected to support up to 25 more residential septic system upgrades.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has assisted 159 homeowners in converting conventional septic systems to advanced treatment systems designed to significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen entering groundwater and nearby water bodies. As all previously allocated funds have been encumbered, the newly approved funding allows the program to continue.
Eligible property owners within the DeLeon Springs Priority Focus Area may receive rebates of up to $14,000 per existing conventional system at a single- or two-family residence or mobile home. Payments are issued directly to certified installers and state-licensed plumbers selected by the homeowner. Contractors must be pre-approved by the County and obtain required permits from the Florida Department of Health before work begins.
The incentive program supports broader state water quality initiatives in the priority focus area. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection now requires new homes or businesses in the area installing septic systems — or expanding existing structures on lots less than one acre — to include enhanced nitrogen-reducing treatment unless a local government has planned a central sewer connection project that is included in an approved remediation plan.
Homeowners within the DeLeon Springs Priority Focus Area interested in the program can learn more by visiting www.volusia.org/septicupgrade or calling 386-736-5927.
