Septic Upgrade Program: Proposed Changes
On Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm there will be an East Hampton Town Board Public Hearing affecting the Accabonac Protection Committee’s initiative on water quality– forwarding this summary of changes so you will be informed and, hopefully, supportive of the changes.
- Shift the program from a rebate to a direct payment to the system vendors/installers, which will alleviate the tax burden on the property owner, as well as minimize upfront costs
- Increase the maximum rebate amount to further incentivize upgrading to a new system
- Remove the maximum income eligibility requirement to help target the waterfront homes that may have a greater impact on water quality
- Implement a septic registry in place of a building permit to simplify and expedite the installation process for retrofits and upgrades (new construction and significant expansions will still need building permits)
- Provide an additional allowance at the end of the calendar year to offer additional financial relief to property owners who may have experienced unusually high installation costs
