City of Jacksonville Utility Tap-In Program (UTIP)

City of Jacksonville, Housing & Community Development Division

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

The Utility Tap-In Program connects owner-occupied residences to city sewer and water lines, repairs or replaces failed septic tanks and drain fields, upgrades outdated galvanized pipes, and installs ADA-accessible bathroom modifications. The program is targeted at low-income homeowners in Duval County and is currently closed pending new funding cycles.

Program currently closed; targeted at homes without city sewer/water connections or with failed septic systems

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Currently CLOSED to new applicants, check for future reopening
  • Connects homes to city sewer/water or repairs failed septic systems
  • Replaces outdated galvanized pipes and installs ADA bathroom access
  • Income at or below 80% of Duval County AMI
  • Primary residence in Duval County; mobile homes excluded

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

904-255-8229

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Currently closed to new applicants, check for reopening

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