County of Kaua‘i Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program. Donor Name: County of Kaua‘i State: Hawaii County: Kauai County (HI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: Up to $20,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program will provide selected qualified homeowners with up to $20,000 to reimburse the cost of upgrading existing cesspools to individual wastewater systems (IWS) approved by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health-Wastewater Branch.  Funding for this program is provided by the Hawai‘i State – DOH Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (WPCRF). The total funding for the program is $2 million, which can accordingly support 100 homeowners on Kaua‘i. Requirements Applicants will be asked to provide the following supporting documents in order to complete the application: If applicable, an existing Building Permit application number for any of the following: ARU, ADU, or Guest House Building Permit. Most recent federal tax return for all income earning household members. Certification Letter from a licensed Hawaii civil engineer that existing cesspool is failing or invoices and receipts confirming cesspool pumping or spills. Proof of legal representation if other than homeowner applying. For more information, visit County of Kaua‘i.