Septic to Sewer Project
Project Summary
The City of Durham is funding a cost-share project for qualifying city property owners interested in replacing their septic system with a connection to the city sewer system. If you live in the Northeast Creek watershed and your home is connected to a septic system, then you may be eligible for this project. We are now taking applications for this project! See the tabs below to find out if you're eligible to participate.
Find out what watershed you live in.
Project Manager
Phone: 919-560-4326 ext. 30211
- Am I Eligible?
- Northeast Creek Watershed
- Do I Qualify for Financial Hardship?
- En Español
- Septic System Maintenance
- How to Apply
In order to qualify for this project, you have to meet the following requirements:
- the property must be connected to a septic system, and
- the property must be zoned as residential, and
- the property must be within the City of Durham limits, and
- the property must be within the Northeast Creek watershed boundary, and
- a City of Durham sanitary sewer line service must be available for the property.
Financial Hardship
- Must be a resident of the City of Durham for at least 90 days and one of the following:
- Enrolled in a Durham County property tax relief program, or
- Household income (accounting for household size) is less than or equal to 200% of the most recent Federal poverty income guidelines, or
- Household income is less than or equal to Durham County's median household income for the most recent year of data available
El proyecto de Costos Compartidos para la Conversión de Fosas Sépticas Residenciales por el Alcantarillado de Northeast Creek de la Ciudad de Durham
La Ciudad de Durham tiene un proyecto de costos compartidos para convertir las fosas sépticas al alcantarillado de Northeast Creek de la Ciudad de Durham. El proyecto es para propiedades dentro de la cuenca de Northeast Creek. Si usted vive en la cuenca de Northeast Creek y su casa está conectada a una fosa séptica, entonces puede ser elegible para este proyecto. Ahora estamos aceptando solicitudes para este proyecto! Consulte la información a continuación para averiguar si usted es elegible para este proyecto.
Como Solicitar
- Descargue/Abra la Solicitud y Acuerdo del proyecto de Costos Compartidos.
- Rellene y firme la Solicitud y Acuerdo.
- Envíe la solicitud y acuerdo al Departamento de Obras Públicas:
- Correo Eléctronico
- Correo Postal: Residential Septic to Sewer Cost-Share Project, Attn: Jonathan Baker, City of Durham, Public Works Department, Stormwater & GIS Services, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC, 27701
- Entregue en Persona: Departamento de Obras Públicas, Servicios de Aguas Pluviales, Tercer Piso, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Confirmaremos la recepción de la solicitud dentro de los 10 días hábiles.
Se le notificará dentro de los 20 días hábiles posteriores a la recepción de la solicitud y el acuerdo firmado si la solicitud es aprobada or denegada.
Si se aprueba, la conversión de fosas sépticas al alcantarillado debe completarse dentro de los 18 meses a partir de la fecha de aprobación.
- Inspect and pump frequently
- Use water efficiently
- Properly dispose of waste
- Maintain your drainfield
- Learn more from Durham County.
How to apply
- Download/ open the City of Durham's Residential Septic to Sewer Cost-Share Application and Agreement.
- Fill out and sign the City of Durham's Residential Septic to Sewer Cost-Share Application and Agreement.
- Send the application and agreement form to the Public Works Department using one of the following methods:
- Mail: Residential Septic to Sewer Cost-Share Project, Attn: Jonathan Baker, City of Durham, Public Works Department, Stormwater & GIS Services, 101City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC, 27701
- Deliver in person: Public Works Department, Stormwater & GIS Services, 3rd Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
We will confirm receipt of the application within 10 business days.
You will be notified within 20 business days from receipt of the application and the signed agreement if the application is approved or denied.
If approved, the septic to sewer conversion needs to be completed within 18 months from the approval date.
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200