Hamilton County sets aside $100,000 to reimburse sewer-function testing for Jackson Township residents

Jan 20, 2026

The commission voted to set aside $100,000 from RDC excess funds to reimburse qualifying Jackson Township residents up to $1,200 for sewer-function testing; eligibility was proposed as properties under $450,000 and household income under $75,000, with a three-year period before reversion.

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During the January meeting, a member raised recurring complaints from Jackson Township residents about potential forced connections to the utility if properties fall within a certain distance of the utility district line. The member said the county had determined residents would not be forced to connect but might be required to “test and provide the health department and the state proof that their sewer is functional.”

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