Septic system upgrade funding in Polk County

Polk County Environmental Services is pleased to announce the availability of a cost share grant/loan program that is available to property owners in Polk County that have a noncompliant septic systems.  Funds are made possible through a grant received from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act.  

 

There is a limited amount of funding available and preference for funding will be determined based on income status, condition of existing system, and proximity to priority surface waters.  

 

The County will provide a cost share grant/loan contributing 25% of installation cost up to a maximum of $2,500.  The remaining loan will have a .0001% interest rate and will be paid back over a 10 year term.  Income restrictions will apply.  Applicants will be required to pay 10% down if approved.  

 

If you are interested in learning more about this great program please call Polk County Planning and Zoning at (218) 281-5700 or you can reach us by email at environmental.svs@co.polk.mn.us.  The deadline to apply for the Septic System Fix-Up Program is June 1, 2015.  After this date remaining funding will be available on a first come first serve basis.

 

Also remember that Polk County Planning and Zoning requires building/land use permits for all construction projects throughout the County.  

 

If you are planning any building/land use projects please contact planning and zoning prior to construction to see what setbacks and ordinance requirements may apply.  

 

More information on building/land use regulations can be found on the Polk County Website at www.co.polk.mn.us under the Environmental Services and Planning and Zoning Department pages.