City of Jacksonville Utility Tap-In Program (UTIP)
City of Jacksonville, Housing & Community Development Division
About This Program
The Utility Tap-In Program connects owner-occupied residences to city sewer and water lines, repairs or replaces failed septic tanks and drain fields, upgrades outdated galvanized pipes, and installs ADA-accessible bathroom modifications. The program is targeted at low-income homeowners in Duval County and is currently closed pending new funding cycles.
Program currently closed; targeted at homes without city sewer/water connections or with failed septic systems
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-19; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Jacksonville, FL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Jacksonville Emergency Repair Program (ERP) Up to $12,000
- City of Jacksonville Limited Repair Program (LRP) Up to $55,000
- Jacksonville Assistance and Relief Program (JAR) Abatement services at no cost (lien waiver)
- Jacksonville CDBG Community Development Fund Varies by funded activity; typically $10,000-$50,000 for housing
Key Details
- Currently CLOSED to new applicants, check for future reopening
- Connects homes to city sewer/water or repairs failed septic systems
- Replaces outdated galvanized pipes and installs ADA bathroom access
- Income at or below 80% of Duval County AMI
- Primary residence in Duval County; mobile homes excluded
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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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- 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).
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Deadline: Currently closed to new applicants, check for reopening
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