Missoula County Septic Replacement Program

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The feedback period closed on Nov. 20. The county commissioners approved to sign the CBDG Certificate of Application and authorized the submission of the CBDG Application to support the septic replacement program at their Nov. 20 meeting. https://www.youtube.com/c/missoulacounty

Project Background: 

Missoula County is applying for a State of Montana Community Development Block Grant (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.

The Community Development Block Program is a federal program established by Congress as part of the Housing and Development Act of 1974. Under the state CDBG program, cities, towns and counties can apply for this grant funding if their application meets eligibility requirements. CDBG funding is used to develop and preserve affordable housing, provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities, and create and retain jobs.


Project Timeline: 

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.: County Commissioners public meeting – comment period opens

  • In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room
  • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Missoula County’s civic clerk portal

Thursday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m.: Deadline to submit public comments.

Summer 2026: If Missoula County is awarded the CDBG grant, the septic replacement program would launch.


Public Comment: 

Missoula County is seeking feedback on the county’s application for the Community Development Block Grant towards the creation of a Septic Replacement Program. Feedback that is most useful for the County’s application includes comment on the need for the program and how the program should be administered.


Project Lead:

Kayla Talbert, (406) 258-4947, ktalbert@missoulacounty.us

Sindie Kennedy, (406) 258-3688, skennedy@missoulacounty.us


Important Links & Documents: 

State of Montana Community Development Block Grant


Project Background: 

Missoula County is applying for a State of Montana Community Development Block Grant (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.

The Community Development Block Program is a federal program established by Congress as part of the Housing and Development Act of 1974. Under the state CDBG program, cities, towns and counties can apply for this grant funding if their application meets eligibility requirements. CDBG funding is used to develop and preserve affordable housing, provide services to the most vulnerable in our communities, and create and retain jobs.


Project Timeline: 

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.: County Commissioners public meeting – comment period opens

  • In-person location: 200 W. Broadway, Missoula County Courthouse, Sophie Moiese Room
  • Virtual option: Residents can attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. To join the meeting on your device, follow the links on the agenda that will be published on the Missoula County’s civic clerk portal

Thursday, Nov. 20, 5 p.m.: Deadline to submit public comments.

Summer 2026: If Missoula County is awarded the CDBG grant, the septic replacement program would launch.


Public Comment: 

Missoula County is seeking feedback on the county’s application for the Community Development Block Grant towards the creation of a Septic Replacement Program. Feedback that is most useful for the County’s application includes comment on the need for the program and how the program should be administered.


Project Lead:

Kayla Talbert, (406) 258-4947, ktalbert@missoulacounty.us

Sindie Kennedy, (406) 258-3688, skennedy@missoulacounty.us


Important Links & Documents: 

State of Montana Community Development Block Grant


The feedback period closed on Nov. 20. The county commissioners approved to sign the CBDG Certificate of Application and authorized the submission of the CBDG Application to support the septic replacement program at their Nov. 20 meeting. https://www.youtube.com/c/missoulacounty

If you have a question about the Missoula County Septic Replacement program, ask us! We will try to respond within five business days.