Polk County Environmental Services is pleased to announce the availability of the Septic system low- income upgrade program that is available to property owners in Polk County that have a noncompliant septic system. Funds are made possible through a grant received from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act.
There is a limited amount of funding available and preference for funding will be determined based on income status, condition of existing system, and proximity to priority surface waters. The grant will cover up to 80% or 60% of the septic system upgrade costs depending on household income thresh holds, adjusted gross Income restrictions apply to this program. If you are interested in learning more about this low-interest loan program, please call Polk County Planning and Zoning at (218) 281-5700, or you can visit the Polk County Website at www.co.polk.mn.us under the Environmental Services and Planning and Zoning Department page. The deadline to apply for the Septic System Fix-Up Loan Program is May 15, 2025.
Also, please remember that Polk County Planning and Zoning requires building/land use permits for all construction projects throughout the County. If you are planning any building/land use projects please contact planning and zoning prior to construction to see what setbacks and ordinance requirements may apply.
