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Commission approves reinstatement of sewer-connection aid and lien terms for residential rehab grants

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners · February 5, 2026
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The board approved reinstating a sewer-connection component of the residential rehabilitation grant for non-homestead homeowners, with revised lien terms requiring lease documentation, a three-year lien, a 5% rent cap during the lien, and repayment on sale except where the buyer is ≤80% AMI; staff said the program requires a 50% match, up to $10,000.

The Escambia County Board approved reinstating the sewer-connection component of its residential rehabilitation grant program for non‑homestead homeowners and adopted updated funding and lien terms, county staff told the board.

A county staff presenter described the revised conditions: applicants must provide current or draft lease agreements showing prevailing rental rates if the property is occupied by tenants;…

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