To find out more about these programs click on the links below.
Hardship Deferral Program
Utility Connection Grant Assistance

Note: Fees quoted below are approximate charges for a typical 10,000 sq. ft. residential parcel. For fees charged for parcels greater than 10,000 sq. ft. or zoned other than residential and all other rate information, you will need to call us at 239-574-7722.

Rates are established by City Council and are subject to change.

HARDSHIP DEFERRAL PROGRAM

A hardship deferral for the “deferral” of impact fees, betterment fees and assessments (only assessments not billed on the tax bill) is offered by the City for those who cannot afford to make their annual payments.

Each year a completed hardship application must be submitted by July 15th and applicant’s must meet the program’s qualifications in order for the deferral to be granted. Hardship applicants will not qualify if their property taxes are not current or the assessed property is not homesteaded. Click here for a hardship deferral application to see if you qualify. Click here for the hardship deferral income guidelines. Click here for questions on hardship deferral program or call Customer Billing Services Division at 239-574-0401 extension 2433

UTILITY CONNECTION GRANT ASSISTANCE

A utility connection assistance grant program is available for those individuals who qualify as low or very-low income families (see chart for income limits). The program will pay the plumbers fees, water meter fee and will reimburse the $40.00 septic permit fee. Click here for the utility connection assistance grant application to see if you qualify. Click here for the utility connection income guidelines. Click here for questions on utility connection assistance grant or call 239-574-0401 extension 2433.

Visit the US Department of Housing & Urban Development website for more information on grants.