Last updated: August 7, 2021
What is the Well and Septic System Assistance Program?
The Well and Septic System Assistance Program provides help to eligible Anne Arundel County homeowners to pay all or part of the cost to:
- Repair or replace a failed septic system
- Repair or replace a private well
To Be Eligible:
- You must have low to average family income.
- You must be the owner and live at the property.
- The property must be located in Anne Arundel County.
Well and Septic System Assistance Program – Income Limit
(Effective July 1, 2018)
| Number of People In The Family | Approximate Income Up To: |
| 1 | $36,420 |
| 2 | $49,380 |
| 3 | $62,340 |
| 4 | $75,300 |
| For Each Additional Family Member, Add | $12,960 |
How much assistance is available?
- Financial help ranges from 50% to 100% of the cost to repair or replace a septic system or private well.
- The maximum assistance available is $15,000 per family.
Is proof of income required to receive assistance?
Yes, you will need to provide proof of income including
- current pay stubs for each family member and
- copies of tax returns for the last three years for each family member.
To Get an Application:
- See Application for Assistance Septic Systems, Private Wells and Radium Water Treatment Systems (PDF) or call 410-222-7189 to have an application mailed to you.
Mail Completed Applications To:
Sanitary Engineering Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
For More Information, Call:
Sanitary Engineering Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
410-222-7189