Tax credits could help homeowners replace old leaky cesspools

Relating To Cesspools.

Introduced· 2026-01-23

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This bill would give homeowners up to $10,000 in tax breaks to replace old cesspools with safer septic tanks or sewer systems.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Replacing an old cesspool is very expensive. It is also important for keeping water clean. This bill would give regular people a big tax break to help cover the cost. The state limits the total money it gives out each year. The help also would not start until 2028. Still, it is a great way to help homeowners pay for a tough expense while protecting the environment.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Homeowners could get a tax credit up to $10,000 for upgrading a cesspool.
The new system must be a septic tank, an aerobic unit, or a sewer connection.
The state would give out a maximum of $5 million in credits each year.
If the state runs out of money one year, people can claim their credit the next year.
The tax breaks would start in 2028 and end in 2032.