Health Department Well & Septic System Repair Grant

The Cattaraugus County Health Department and Rural Revitalization Corp. have partnered together to offer a well and septic system repair program.  This Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program helps low-to-moderate income homeowners repair or replace failing septic systems, private water supplies, and public water services in Cattaraugus County.

There are eligibility requirements to be in the program:

• The home must be owned and occupied by the person applying for assistance.
• Only single-family homes are eligible.
• Property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and mortgage payments must be current.
• Income guidelines apply.  Income limits increase with the number of household members. 

The household gross annual income limits for program eligibility are:

 

1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
$35,000	$40,000	$45,000	$50,000	$54,000	$58,000	$62,000	$66,000

 

For an application, please call Rural Revitalization at 716-373-4100, or email kmagara [at] rrcorp [dot] orgEstimates from eligible contractors will be obtained before determining the amount of funding and its uses.

• The Cattaraugus County Health Dept. and Rural Revitalization will inspect each repair after completion.
• Homes under land contracts, rental property, or trailer parks are not eligible for this program. 
• A 5-year mortgage note lien must be filed with the Cattaraugus County Clerk's office.