Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program

 Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program

SEWER CONNECTION LOANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

DO NOT WAIT TO APPLY!!!


Please contact Christy Jeffers, Program Administrator to see if you are eligible for a loan at 509.477.4490 or cjeffers@spokanecounty.org


The Program ends September 30, 2022, and homeowners may apply or reapply (if circumstances or income limits change) as long as there is time to follow the process and get connected by the deadline.


BARKER ROAD DOCUMENTS


Applications are available at the following website link: Barker Road Sewer Application 

To view Barker Road Sewer Assistance Income and Asset List CLICK HERE

For more information please reference the Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program Policies and Procedures Manual. CLICK THIS LINK


NOTICE 

TO SIDE SEWER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS


Upon completion of the Barker Road Sewer Construction Project in Spokane Valley during the Spring of 2021,  connection loans will be offered to eligible homeowners. construction. Sewer construction loans will be tied to compliance with Barker Road Sewer Assistance Program rules, by both, the homeowner and the contractors that provide their side sewer connections and decommissioning septic tanks. 

The Program offers first come first served loans assist the homeowner. The Program will require a minimum of 2 bids from contractors licensed to do side sewer connection work. 

The Program requires that contractors be registered in the System of Award Management; SAM.gov. and not debarred from federal projects. Registration in SAM takes time. If your construction company is interested in assisting residents with side sewer connections, please be proactive and register with the federal government at SAM.gov. There is no cost to register. 

Payment for the side sewer connection on behalf of homeowners requires proof of permits, a passed inspection and customer satisfaction, for the work performed. Please be accurate with your bids including what can be expected regarding restoration of disturbed landscape, etc.

W-9 Form For Contractors



BARKER ROAD SEWER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TIMELINE

SUMMER 2020

            Construction of Central Sewer Line

JULY 2020

            Applications for financial assistance available online & mailed by request

SUMMER & FALL 2020

            Initial Review of applications and Initial Review notice provided

JANUARY 2021

            Updated applications requested including backup documentation 

            Determination notice provided (in software or mailed)

MAY 2021 

CFR Grants paid to Environmental Services for 50% MFI or less

JUNE 2021 - SEPTEMBER 2022

            Connection Assistance for 80% MFI or less

            (Do not enter into contract without an authorization to proceed)