Missoula County seeks $500,000 CDBG to replace failing septic systems for low‑income homeowners

Missoula County is applying for a State of Montana Community Development Block Grant(External link) (CDBG) to fund a new county program that would help low to moderate income homeowners replace their failing septic systems. The program will provide grants to eligible homeowners located outside city limits in the unincorporated areas of Missoula County. These areas include East Missoula, Bonner, West Riverside, Milltown, Greenough, Potomac, Seeley Lake, Condon, Lolo, Frenchtown, Grass Valley, Evaro, Ninemile, Target Range, the Wye and the urban areas outside Missoula city limits.

If the grant is awarded, the County will be able to offer funding to income-eligible residents to replace failing septic systems. If a homeowner is awarded a grant, a five-year deed restriction will be placed on their home. If the homeowner no longer uses the home as their primary residence or sells the property within a five-year period, they will be required to pay back the grant.