Septic Tank Conversion
Loan Program
When septic systems fail, they pose harm to the environment and can be a costly fix for property owners. We understand connecting to the public sewer system can be costly, and that’s why we offer a low-interest loan to make the conversion more affordable.
Program Features
- Loans up to $25,000 for design and construction of the public sewer system connection
- No pre-payment penalties
- Property owners will be responsible for costs exceeding $25,000
- Terms from five to ten years
- Low-interest rates, fixed for the life of the loan
Eligibility
- Property within SacSewer’s service area
- Applicant is the legal property owner
- Residential customers welcome to apply; commercial properties not eligible to apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the SacSewer Development Services team to discuss sewer availability and the nearest connection point to your property. If there is an existing service lateral to your property, it may reduce your sewer connection cost.
SacSewer may require sewer impact fee payments in accordance with our Ordinances. Fees need to be paid prior to building permits being issued, and are based on the location and size of your property.
To learn more about your property’s impact fee, contact SacSewer Permit Services.
Contact Sacramento County’s Environmental Management to obtain information on how to abandon your existing septic system. They might be able to recommend a reputable contractor and give you an estimate for the cost of abandoning your existing septic system. The contractor would then abandon the existing system per County standards.
Sacramento County Environmental Management
10590 Armstrong Ave.
Mather, CA 95655
Contact a licensed contractor to get a cost estimate for constructing your sewer connection to the public sewer.
To avoid being overcharged for construction, we suggest asking for a bid from two or three contractors to see if they are comparable. Always check what is included in the scope of work.
