(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Government is launching the Hernando County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program. The website and application are set to open Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Noon.

The septic systems also known as Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) will include nitrogen reducing enhancements. The incentive program is intended to offset a portion of homeowner costs by providing certified septic system installers and licensed plumbers with up to $7,500 for the installation of enhanced nitrogen-reducing features to existing homes within Hernando County that are located within the Weeki Wachee Springs Priority Focus Area.

All work included in the contract will be between the homeowner and the contractor. Only homeowners who are eligible will receive the list of participating contractors. The homeowner will select a contractor from the list of participating contractors to perform the enhanced septic upgrade work. All work will be awarded to licensed plumbers/septic contractors in compliance with grant specifications and licensing requirements.

Applications for assistance in the program are accepted on a first come, first served basis, as funds are available. There are only 132 systems that will be upgraded in this SUIP.

Application Information:

• Visit www.HernandoCounty.us/SUIP to download the application.
• Property owner submits application and required documentation by mail
• Only one (1) application shall be mailed per envelope. Accenture will not accept, or process applications mailed in bulk.
• Do not send the application by certified mail.
• All signatures must be in blue ink to distinguish originals from copies.

Return the application with the required supporting documents to:

Accenture
ATTN: Llewellyn Esteban
3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32311

Please carefully read all materials on the Hernando County Septic Upgrade Incentive Program website.

If you have more questions about the application process please call Llewellyn Esteban, Assistant Project Manager, Accenture at (850) 681-3717 for assistance. The Hernando County Utilities Department does not accept applications and cannot mail them on a homeowner’s behalf.