Ohio EPA WPCLF Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Program
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio EPA WPCLF Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Program in its Columbus, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Ohio EPA's WPCLF program provides principal forgiveness loans to Local Health Districts, which pass savings to homeowners needing to repair or replace failing septic (home sewage treatment) systems or connect to public sewer. The lowest-income households can receive 100% of costs covered. Approximately $10.1 million was reserved for HSTS projects in program year 2025.
At federal poverty level: 100% forgiveness (free). At 200% FPG: 85% forgiveness (15% homeowner match). At 300% FPG: 50% forgiveness. Contact your county health district to determine your tier.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Columbus, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Critical Home Repair Program Not accepting applications; prior amount is not presented as current
- Emergency Repair Program Up to $10,000
- Lead Safe Columbus Up to $11,400
- Healthy Homes Exterior Repair Program Up to $20,000
Key Details
- Principal forgiveness on septic repair/replacement, up to 100% free for lowest-income homeowners
- Covers repair, replacement, or connection of failing home sewage treatment systems
- $10.1 million reserved for homeowner HSTS projects in 2025
- Administered through county Local Health Districts, contact your county health department
- Sliding scale: 100% at poverty line, 85% at 200% FPG, 50% at 300% FPG
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, apply through your county Local Health District (LHD); $10.1M reserved for 2025
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio EPA WPCLF Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Program in Columbus, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Up to 100% principal forgiveness for lowest-income households. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio EPA WPCLF Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Program in Columbus?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio EPA WPCLF Home Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) Program in Columbus, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Rolling, apply through your county Local Health District (LHD); $10.1M reserved for 2025.
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