• Financial Assistance for Septic Systems

    Find out if you qualify. 

    You must live within an area listed in the legend of the map below to qualify.

    If you are eligible, you can get $125 off a routine septic inspection and then further discounts:

    • $125 off riser installation.
    • $200 off tank(s) pumping.
    • $500 off cost of minor repairs.* 

    *Repairs are minor when they do not require an installation permit, like replacing a malfunctioning part; installing mechanical methods to reduce clogging the drainfield; or installing a secondary device at system access openings.

    Live in one of the color areas listed in the legend of the map?

    This includes:

    • Alderton Creek.
    • Key Peninsula.
    • Lake Tapps.
    • Lynch Creek.
    • Minter Bay.
    • North Fork.
    • Ohop Creek.
    • Salmon Creek.
    • South Prairie Creek Tributary.
    • Spanaway Lake.
    • Spiketon Ditch.
    • Swan Creek.
    Complete this financial assistance form to apply.

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    Live in the Puget Sound Partnership Financial Assistance Program area?

    This includes:

    • Puyallup-White River watershed.
    • Gig Harbor watershed.

    Complete this financial assistance form to apply.

    Submit your form at least 2 weeks before you schedule your septic system service.

    Email your completed form to omfa@tpchd.org. We will verify your eligibility and send the approved form back to you.

    After you receive your approved form from us

    1. Choose a certified septic system service provider from the list on page 3 of the form. We recommend you compare costs of several companies and check online reviews.
    2. Schedule your service. Tell the service provider you are participating in the Financial Assistance Program.
    3. Give the service provider the approved form at time of service to receive your discount. 

    See frequently asked questions for more information or call (253) 649-1421.

    More financial resources for Pierce County property owners

    Save money when you need to repair or replace your septic system. These resources will help you protect your investment and prevent pollution—so we can all enjoy safe and clean water. 

    • 211—Helps connect you to community resources statewide. Call (800) 572-4357 or dial 211.
    • Craft3 Clean Water Loan—Provides affordable loans for septic repairs, replacements or sewer connections in Pierce County. Call (888) 231-2170.
    • City of Tacoma Single Family Residence Rehabilitation Loan Program—Assists low- and moderate-income Tacoma homeowners preserve the quality and stability of their home. Loans up to $50,000 are available. Call (253) 591-5667.
    • Pierce County Home Repair Program—Provides home repair grants to people who are income eligible. Call (253) 798-4400, option 2.
    • Pierce County Septic Repair Program—Financial assistance for homeowners who need to repair or replace a failing on-site sewage system in unincorporated Pierce County. 
    • USDA Rural Development—Provides loans in the rural areas of Pierce County for septic repairs. Funding is based on income. Call (360) 704-7760.