Sewer lateral program in Chesterfield
What the Chesterfield program covers and how to file a claim, with a link to the official source.
Chesterfield program
Checked Oct 2026- Who runs it
- City of Chesterfield
- Yearly fee
- $28 a year
- Most it pays
- 100% up to $15,000; right-of-way pavement does not count toward the limit
- What it covers
- From 3 to 5 feet outside the foundation to the main. Not covered: roots, under the building, cabling, landscaping.
- Bids needed
- None required. The city's annual contractor does the work; you may get 3 bids from County master drainlayers.
- Who can do the work
- St. Louis County Master Drainlayer
- How to start
- $200 non-refundable application fee, plus proof of cabling within 6 months and a tax receipt
Source: Chesterfield official program information (policy March 2026)
How to use it
Have a licensed contractor scope the line and record the problem. Then follow your town's claim process and get approval before repair work starts. If your town asks for multiple bids, our form can get you up to 3.
Confirm before you dig
Programs change and money can run out mid-year. Call the city to confirm the current rules and funding before you sign a contract.
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