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Sewer lateral repair programs by city in St. Louis County
Many St. Louis County cities help homeowners pay for lateral repairs. This list covers the programs whose rules we could confirm in official documents. If your city is missing, it may still have a program, so call city hall.
| City | What we found | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Ballwin | Funded by a $28 annual fee approved by voters in 1999. There is a $150 application fee. The city says the program is meant for continuous blockages and is not meant to satisfy a home sale contingency. | Source |
| Black Jack | Program began January 1, 2003 for residential property with six or fewer dwelling units. It covers excavation, repair or replacement, and backfilling, subject to program limits. | Source |
| Brentwood | City program. For non-emergency repairs the owner collects three repair estimates. | Source |
| Clayton | Reimburses the owner up to $2,500 for an approved repair. Repairs must be permitted through the city. Policy dated April 16, 2026. | Source |
| Ellisville | City authorizes the homeowner to collect three written bids from its list of authorized contractors. The city says typical repairs cost $3,000 or more. | Source |
| Florissant | Sewer lateral insurance program. Areas under the home or within five feet of the foundation are not covered, and the lateral must connect to the MSD system. | Source |
| Glendale | Pays up to $3,000 per repair for point-of-break repairs only, and pays the contractor directly once the work passes inspection. Cleaning and diagnostic costs count toward the cap. | Source |
| Kirkwood | Covers residential property with six or fewer units. The city pays the contractor directly 75% of an approved invoice. The brochure lists authorized contractors and says total costs usually run $1,000 to $8,000. | Source |
| Maplewood | City program. The city's brochure says county-licensed firms are awarded replacement work through annual competitive bidding. | Source |
| Marlborough | Village program covering single-family homes, condos, and duplexes. Payment is not guaranteed and depends on available funds. | Source |
| Maryland Heights | Funded by a $28 annual fee approved by voters in 1999. The city reports more than 700 residents have received repairs since 2000. | Source |
| Olivette | Annual $50 fee on residential property with six or fewer dwelling units. Laterals running from a septic tank to the MSD main are eligible. | Source |
| Overland | City program with an application revised in November 2024. Public works reviews your video and decides whether the lateral is defective and where the repair limits are. | Source |
| Rock Hill | City program with a written policy and application. Tree root removal is not covered. | Source |
| University City | Pays the first $2,500 of an approved repair on residential buildings of up to six units. Pipe under the house or attached structures is not covered. The city says repairs typically cost $3,000 to $8,500. | Source |
| Webster Groves | Funded by an annual fee. Local news coverage reports owners can receive 80% of authorized costs from the city, and that the city has moved to raise the fee as funds ran low. Confirm today's terms with the city. | Source |
Ladue. We did not find a city-run lateral repair program for Ladue. See the Ladue guide and ask the city to confirm.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do I have to apply to the program before the work starts?
- Must my contractor be on an approved list, or can I pick any county-licensed contractor?
- How many written bids are required?
- Is there money left in the fund this year?
- What does the program leave out, such as pipe under the house, root removal, or driveway restoration?
Rules change when councils vote, fees get adjusted, and funds run out. Treat this page as a starting point and confirm with your city.