Septic System Pump-Out Rebate

About the Program

Our Green Homes Program offers "Green Incentives" to encourage actions that make your household- and our community- more sustainable! A septic tank that is not taken care of can be a source of pollution to the local waters we use for things like drinking, recreation, and fishing. 

To encourage regular tank cleaning, we offer a $75 rebate every 5 years to households that have their tank pumped out by a licensed hauler. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to funding availability. 

To apply for a rebate, please follow these steps:

1. Use a licensed pumping company on our list of permitted haulers.

(If you have never applied for a septic rebate before, please skip to step three.)

2. If you have previously received a rebate, please use the Pump Out Eligibility Calculator below to check if you are eligible for your next rebate. Properties are eligible to receive a rebate every five years. Please note: Don't delay! Please apply for your rebate promptly. Pump-outs that occurred before January 1, 2024, are no longer eligible to receive a rebate.

Pump-Out Eligibility Calculator



3. Review the application instructions. 

4. Complete an application. You may apply using our online application or by downloading a printable application to send by email or postal service. (Please refer to application instructions for mailing information.).

5. Include the following required documentation with your application. These items may be uploaded as part of the online application or sent along with an emailed or mailed application. (Do not staple printed documents.)

  • Invoice from a licensed pumping company.
  • One type of proof of payment:
    • An invoice signed by the septic hauler showing that it has been paid in full, or, 
    • a credit card receipt matching the invoiced pump-out amount, or,
    • a canceled check (front and back, with account numbers blacked out).

If your application lacks any required information, we must contact you and the rebate will be delayed. If the requested information is not received within 60 days, your application will not be processed, and you will need to start over.

Interested in Other Green Incentives?

Here are other ways we help make sustainability more engaging and affordable!

  • Green Homes Challenge: Having your septic system pumped out can earn you 5 points toward sustainability certification and rewards! 
  • Appliance Rebates: Low- to moderate-income households can be reimbursed for up to 60% of the cost of Energy Star appliances.
  • Tree Coupon: This program of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides $25 toward the purchase of a native tree!
  • Green Compass: Contact our staff for assistance navigating the world of tax incentives,  utility rebates, group buying programs, and other ways to save money by going green. We can also connect you to volunteer opportunities to help protect the watershed through liter cleanups, storm drain marking, tree planting, and more!