Septic Tank Grants Scheme Donegal
Household Income Thresholds and Grant Rates for septic tanks grant scheme.
| Household Income | % Costs available | Maximum Grant |
| Up to €50,000 | 80% | €4,000 |
| €50,001– €75,000 | 50% | €2,500 |
Septic tank Inspections are expected to commence in 2013 and will be based on a national inspection plan currently being finalised by the Environmental Protection Agency. All domestic septic tanks and other waste water systems should be registered not later than 1st February 2013 on www.ProtectOurWater.ie or by post or in local authority offices. Waste water systems that that have not been registered by 1st February will also be subject to inspection. The Minister also announced that he is increasing the grant for Group Sewerage Schemes to €6,500 per house or 75% of the cost of the scheme, whichever is the lesser. The current rate of grant available for group sewerage schemes is €2,031.58 per house or 75% of the cost of the scheme, whichever is the lesser. Most home owners will have nothing to worry about but please avail of the DS Environmental free septic tank inspection service to ensure your tank will pass. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.&su=Request_free_Septic_tank_inspection" target="_blank">