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County awarded $50,000 septic-replacement grant to help low-income households
Summary
Environmental Services Director Justin Craig said Ellis County received a $50,000 grant to replace failing septic systems; the program can cover 100% of costs up to an income threshold and provides scaled assistance up to 350% of federal poverty guidelines.
Justin Craig of Environmental Services announced that Ellis County was awarded a $50,000 grant to replace failing or failed septic systems and urged residents with problems to contact the department. Craig said the grant can cover up to 100% of replacement costs for households meeting income limits tied to federal poverty guidelines and will pay installers directly.
He explained program income thresholds: applicants at approximately 300% of the federal poverty guidelines may qualify for full coverage, with partial coverage (about 75%) up to roughly 350% of the guideline. Craig said interest so far has been low and encouraged eligible residents to apply.
