NYS Septic Replacement Fund

New York State has identified priority geographic areas where there is a critical need to reduce the impact of sewage effluent from cesspools and septic systems on ground and surface waters. A Septic System Replacement Program has been created to assist property owners who choose to pursue septic system replacements and upgrades by granting up to 50% or up to $10,000 of the eligible costs per project.



Clicking the above map will open an interactive map that will allow you to search your property to help determine if it is within the septic replacement zone.

The interactive map depicts the eligibly priority waterbodies (listed below). The priority geographic areas for surface water bodies includes properties within 250 feet from each side of a priority waterbody as listed below. These are depicted in the map by a blue zone. If this blue zone covers your property, you may be eligible for grant funding.  

 0101-0027 Niagara River, Lower, Main Stem Niagara

0102-0044 NYS Barge Canal (portion 1) Niagara

0301-0046 Tribs to Middleport Reservoir Niagara

0301-0047 Middleport Reservoir Niagara

0301-0053 Lake Ontario Shoreline, Western Niagara

0301-0057 East Branch 18-mile Cr,Upper, and tribs Niagara

0301-0071 Lake Ontario Shoreline, Western Niagara

0301-0072 Lake Ontario Shoreline, Western Niagara

 

Total Funding Available (through March 31, 2027*): $200,000

Funds Granted: $ 0

Funds Available: $ 200,000

Date Stamp:  3/20/2025

*Projects must be completed, eligible costs reviewed, and grant funds must be distributed prior to March 31, 2027.

 

For comprehensive grant information please view the links below:

Grant Application

Septic Replacement Grant Application

NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation

https://efc.ny.gov/septic-replacement

Program Summary

https://efc.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/10/septic-system-replacement-fund-program-summary.pdf

Program Outline

https://efc.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/05/septic-progam-outline-april-2024.pdf

Eligible Waterbody List

https://efc.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/07/septic-list.pdf