DeKalb County has fully committed a $5 million federal grant to assisting low- to moderate-income households by providing no-cost plumbing repairs, known as the DeKalb CARES Plumbing Repair Program. Team Commissioner Ted Terry is encouraging you to help share this information with family and friends who may qualify.
The county has contracts with three professional plumber firms to perform the repairs.
Eligible Repair Categories
- Private Sewer Lateral Remediations
- Septic to Sewer Conversions
- Water Leaks – High Water Usage
- Water Leaks – Inclement Weather Issues
Homeowner Eligibility
- Property to be repaired must be the homeowner’s principal residence.
- Must be a DeKalb County resident.
- Total household income must be at or below the Area Median Income (AMI) for a family of four this amount ($65,500).
Eligible DeKalb residents can obtain an application at: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/community-development/dekalb-cares-plumbing-repair-program or call 404-401-4514.