Bill > HB1421

This bill establishes a new grant program within Indiana's water infrastructure grant fund to provide financial assistance for residential septic systems. Specifically, the bill allows the Indiana Finance Authority to offer grants, loans, or other financial assistance to eligible participants for planning, designing, constructing, renovating, improving, or expanding residential onsite sewage systems or onsite residential sewage disposal systems. To qualify, applicants must be Indiana residents with household incomes below 55% of the federal poverty level, own the property in question, and have a property that was constructed before July 1, 1983, and has remained under the same ownership since July 1, 2009. The bill requires participants to submit specific documentation with their applications, including permits, property deeds, and recent utility bills. The authority must develop a project prioritization system to evaluate and rank applications, considering factors such as environmental impact, public health benefits, and collaboration potential. This program aims to help low-income homeowners with older properties upgrade or repair their septic systems, potentially improving water infrastructure and public health in rural or underserved areas of Indiana.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1421/details