Cost of trenching and concrete floor replacement associated with eligible work.Installation of backflow prevention valve.Homes in the South Lyons Sanitary District are not served by Village sewers to determine if your property is located in the South Lyons Sanitary District, look up your property on this interactive map (LINK) or call Village Hall for assistance. Ineligible properties include new construction homes and homes located in the South Lyons Sanitary District. To be eligible for reimbursement, program participants must comply with all program requirements including the completion of all necessary application forms, building permits, and other documentation, and disconnection of any existing downspout or sump pump connections to the combined sewer system. If the property is a rental property, the application must be completed by the property owner. Program Eligibility Requirements Eligible PropertiesĮxisting detached single family homes and two-family homes are eligible to participate in the program. Note: As of May 1, applications are being accepted for the FY 2023-24 program. The goal of the program is to encourage homeowners to improve their quality of life and enhance property values through the reduction of sanitary sewer backups. Permit fees for work funded through this program are waived. The maximum grant amount is based on the cost estimate provided in the application materials and the Village is not responsible for costs that may be incurred after the application is approved. Each property is eligible for a one-time grant capped at $5,000. The program provides 50% reimbursement of eligible costs, subject to a maximum reimbursement of $3,000 for backflow devices or $5,000 for overhead sewers. The program is administered on a “first come - first served” annual basis, beginning May 01 each year. The Village has budgeted funds to assist single and two family homeowners with the cost of plumbing improvements to address sanitary sewer related backups. To reduce the risk of this happening, the Village of La Grange offers a Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program (PDF) for single and two family homes. When this occurs, wastewater may enter the home through the lowest plumbing fixture, which is usually a floor drain or sink in the basement. When the Village’s combined sewer system becomes overburdened during a large rain event, wastewater can flow back into a home from the public sewer main.

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