Freeholder Grant Programs
The following three grant programs are available to Freeholders (homeowners) to assist with sewer-related issues and rehabilitation costs. These programs are intended to help reduce the financial burden associated with necessary sewer improvements and repairs.
Eligible improvements may include the installation of backflow preventers, E/One sewer pumps, and sewer lateral replacement or rehabilitation. These programs are designed for homeowners who are experiencing sewer issues that have been determined not to be related to the MCD sewer mains connected to the property.
To qualify for assistance, homeowners must:
- Be in good standing with the MCD; and
- Verify that no applicable insurance coverage is available through programs such as homeowner’s insurance, Indiana American Water, or other providers.
Review the programs below and download the application packet for the program that best matches your situation. Each packet includes the eligibility requirements, program details, and the required application form. If you believe you qualify, print and complete the application, then submit it to the MCD office in person or by mail with any required supporting documents.
Merrillville Conservancy District
6251 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Sewer Lateral Replacement & Rehabilitation Program (SLRRP)
The Merrillville Conservancy District is helping homeowners reduce sanitary sewer problems by offering reimbursement assistance for qualifying sewer lateral repairs and replacements.
Eligible homeowners may receive:
- Up to 50% reimbursement
- Maximum contribution of $5,000
- Optional 0% interest financing
Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis while funding is available.
E-One Sewer Ejector Pump Replacement Program (SEP3)
The Merrillville Conservancy District (MCD) is offering financial assistance to qualifying freeholders for the repair or replacement of privately owned E-One sanitary sewer ejector pumps.
Eligible property owners may receive:
- Up to 50% reimbursement
- Maximum contribution of $3,000
- Optional 0% interest loan
- Work completed by MCD or an Authorized E-One Service Provider
Applications are available on a first come, first served basis while funding remains available.
Sewage Backflow Preventer Valve Program (SBPVP)
The Merrillville Conservancy District (MCD) is helping residents reduce the risk of sanitary sewer backups by offering financial assistance for the installation of sewage backflow preventer valves.
As part of MCD’s ongoing sewer maintenance and rehabilitation efforts, the District recognizes that some sewer backup issues may originate from privately owned residential sewer laterals and related connections such as:
- Sump pump connections
- Yard drains
- Window well drains
- Deteriorated private sewer laterals
To help reduce these risks, MCD is offering reimbursement assistance to qualifying homeowners for the installation of a sewage backflow preventer valve.
Eligible homeowners may receive:
- Up to 50% reimbursement
- Maximum reimbursement of $3,000
- Assistance for:
- Valve installation
- Restoration associated with installation