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Committee hears plan for lateral-connection assistance, discusses expanding eligibility and funding
Summary
The committee reviewed a proposed program to assist homeowners with lateral water and sewer connections, discussed funding sources including impact fees and reserves, and asked staff for legal and eligibility clarifications before broader rollout.
City staff presented a draft program to subsidize or reimburse residential property owners for repairs or installation of lateral service lines that connect homes to city water and sewer systems.
Verónica González, identified as Assistant Director with Development Services, briefed the committee on the program and associated rebate and repair options for low-income households. González said eligible repairs vary widely in cost, from roughly $3,000 to more than $20,000 per home, and that existing annual program budgets are limited; staff described current assistance at about $32,000 per year for one component and noted other funding streams that could be coordinated.
Why it matters: Many older homes in San Antonio lack direct lateral connections or have damaged laterals. Repair costs can be prohibitive for low- and moderate-income…
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