Sewer Lateral Grant Program

We are accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.  There is limited availability - work must have been completed between 7/1/2019-6/30/2020.

The 2020-2021 Fiscal Year is now open and we are accepting applications for work completed between 7/1/2020-6/30/2021.

Application and copies of the required documents listed below must be submitted to: 
Water Resource Recovery Counter – 450 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804
Counter Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm

The City of Richmond recommends obtaining estimates from at least three (3) contractors.

Eligibility:
  • Parcels served by the City of Richmond Sanitary Municipal Sewer District.
  • Sewer lateral replacement must be completed BEFORE applying for the Sewer Lateral Grant Program.
  • A full line replacement must be completed during the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
  • If you have previously received a Sewer Lateral Grant reimbursement, you will not be eligible to apply.
Required Documents:
  • Only Lateral Grant Applications FY2020-2021 (Fillable Form) or newer will be accepted.
  • Contractor’s final paid in full invoice.
  • Proof of payment (copy of canceled check, credit card receipt, or bank statement are accepted).
  • Certificate of Lateral Compliance (issued by the City after encroachment permit inspections are approved).
  • Grant Deed (change of ownership taken place within last 3 months and/or if property is under a Trust).
  • Tax-exempt organizations must submit proof of tax- exempt status.
Award Limits:
  • Each fiscal year the City allocates sewer lateral grant funds to be awarded for private sewer lateral replacement.
  • This program can be suspended at any time without prior or advanced notification or posting.
  • Property owner(s) are eligible for ONE (1) sewer lateral grant reimbursement award in a lifetime on a first come first serve basis until all sewer lateral funds are exhausted.
  • Starting July 1, 20120 and ending June 30, 2021, the complete sewer lateral grant reimbursement amount is $1,800 per application.
  • Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
  • All applications will be accepted via email and mail at this time.  This is subject to change.
  • No applications will be accepted after the sewer lateral grant funds are exhausted.  
  • Reimbursement may take approximately 5 weeks from the date the completed application is received and approved by the City.

PLEASE NOTE
Sewer Lateral Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, ONLY work completed during the
fiscal year (7/1/2020-6/30/2021) will be eligible for sewer lateral grant reimbursements.  
If you have any questions regarding the Sewer Lateral Grant Program, please contact 
Maricella Mandujano at 510-620-6594.