Grant & Loan Programs

The District adopted Resolution No. 21-1608, amending the framework and guidelines for the Lateral Replacement Grant Program to assist ratepayers with the cost of replacing their private sewer laterals. Click the link to read Resolution No. 21-1608.

Once your project has been permitted and completed, follow the steps below.

How to Apply:

Submit the following items:

1. Grant Program Application. Click the link to download.
2. Paid-in-full invoice from your licensed contractor.
3. ACH Payment Authorization Form.
4. Completed W-9 Form.
   W9 forms are used to request the tax id of the individual for any award above $600.

How to Submit:

Completed applications can be emailed to Administrative Staff or submitted (mail or drop off) to our office location, 2960 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901. All applications must be received within 180 days from the final inspection date.

Questions about permits? View our Permits page by clicking the link.

The District adopted Ordinance No. 70, approving a Lateral Replacement Loan Program to assist ratepayers with the cost of replacing their private sewer laterals. Click the link to read Ordinance No. 70.

Prior to obtaining a sewer permit and performing work, follow the steps below.

How to Apply:

Submit the following items:

1. Loan Program Application. Click the link to download.
2. DVD of the video inspection from your licensed contractor.
3. Private Sewer Lateral Inspection Report Form.
4. At least two current bids.

How to Submit:

Completed applications must be submitted (mailed or dropped off) to our office at 2960 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901. The District will require additional paperwork to be signed and completed if approved. All sewer work must be completed within 90 days of loan approval.

Questions about permits? View our Permits page by clicking the link.

Qualification for these programs is not based on income. Most applicants are eligible for funding.

The following are disqualifying factors:

• Missing a District deadline. Please see grant and loan program tabs for more info.
• Sharing a common lateral with a neighboring property. For more information on common laterals click the link.
• Partial sewer work such as spot repairs and/or partial pressure tests.
• Unpermitted sewer work and retroactive permits.
• Capital Improvement Projects where the lower lateral has been replaced by the District.
• Incomplete applications.

In some Common Interest Developments (CIDs), the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) has assumed responsibility to maintain all private sewer laterals. CIDs must comply with the Ordinance by January 30, 2024, for all laterals under their responsibility.

Grant Funding

Maximum grant funding for HOA's shall be one grant award per sewer lateral connection to the sewer main, regardless of the number of units that the sewer lateral serves. In cases where the HOA has not assumed responsibility, the individual property owners are eligible to apply.

Loan Funding

HOA's cannot apply for loan funding as payments are collected through the semi-annual property tax bill as a special assessment. In cases where the HOA has not assumed responsibility, the individual property owners are eligible to apply.

Questions about HOA compliance? View our Compliance page by clicking the link.