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Sherburne County authorizes short-term higher payouts for septic-replacement grants to use remaining state funds

2694058 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

The county board approved a temporary change allowing eligible property owners to apply for a single septic-replacement grant of up to $10,000–$11,000 to exhaust remaining one‑time state funds while preserving recurring program dollars.

Sherburne County commissioners on a routine consent item approved a temporary change to how the county applies two state septic-replacement grants, allowing eligible homeowners to receive a single award of up to $10,000–$11,000 until one‑time funds are exhausted.

County Administrator Messelt told the board staff wants to maximize use of a one‑time state grant and protect the recurring program that provides a $5,000 award. "We're now nearing the end of the special state grant program. There is approximately $37,000 left in that program," Messelt said, and staff recommended allowing…

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