Sewer lateral program in St. Louis City
What the St. Louis City program covers and how to file a claim, with a link to the official source.
St. Louis City program
Checked Oct 2026- Who runs it
- City of St. Louis Street Department
- Yearly fee
- $28 a year
- Most it pays
- No charge to the homeowner when eligible; no dollar cap stated
- What it covers
- Only the part of the lateral in the public right-of-way. Breaks on private property and clearing clogs or roots are not covered.
- Bids needed
- None. You hire a plumber to inspect and video the line; the city does the repair.
- Who can do the work
- Plumber licensed by the City of St. Louis
- How to start
- Report the cave-in, then send the plumber's statement and video to the Street Department (314-647-3111).
Because the city covers only the right-of-way, most private-yard repairs in the city are paid by the homeowner.
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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