Residents in King William County in rural coastal Virginia can now access first come, first served grant funds to replace or repair failing septic systems, the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) announced this week.

The grant funds, administered by the MPPDC thanks to funding from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Septic Local Partner Program (SLPP), a vital initiative designed to assist property owners with critical septic system projects, seeks to improve wastewater treatment systems and enhance environmental health in the region.

The SLPP offers this assistance to help King William property owners repair or replace failing septic systems.

“This grant provides critical funding for home owners in King William County for wastewater treatment challenges in the Middle Peninsula region,” said Lewie Lawrence, Executive Director of the MPPDC. “By reducing harmful discharges and ensuring functional septic systems, this grant program will enhance water quality, protect public health and support sustainable community development.”

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

King William property owners earning at or below the area median income of $93,866 could receive a grant to cover up to 100% of the repairs or replacement. Applicants are required to provide completed tax documents (including recent tax filings, 1099, W-9 or other proof of income).

Generally projects will be capped at $40,000.

Each project needs to cost at least $250.

Regular maintenance costs to ensure systems remain running are not eligible for grant support.

Applicants must provide a repair permit.

GRANT DEADLINE

Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted, or June 30, 2025, whichever comes first.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested property owners can learn more about the program and begin the process to request assistance online here through the MPPDC’s Fight the Flood program.

First, residents should submit a septic assistance request at fightthefloodva.com/septic, under “determine eligibility.”

Following submission of the financial assistance request, MPPDC staff members will notify applicants if they meet the eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants will then have to complete a full application, provided by MPPDC staff.

Individuals who do not qualify for the full grant based on income or if funding runs out can still explore other financial tools available from the MPPDC through the Fight the Flood program, including loans, principal forgiveness, and limited other grant funds as they become available.

Residents who need assistance submitting the required documentation are encouraged to visit the MPPDC office.

For more information on the MPPDC’s Fight the Flood program and other financial assistance opportunities on the Middle Peninsula, contact Taylor Ovide at 804-785-8100 or [email protected].