Sewer lateral program in Unincorporated St. Louis County
What the Unincorporated St. Louis County program covers and how to file a claim, with a link to the official source.
Unincorporated St. Louis County program
Checked Oct 2026- Who runs it
- St. Louis County Transportation and Public Works
- Yearly fee
- $28 a year
- Most it pays
- Repair done at no additional cost to the homeowner; no cap stated
- What it covers
- Foundation to the main, plus seed and straw and pavement. Landscaping, decks, decorative concrete and outbuildings are not covered.
- Bids needed
- None for you. The County picks at least 3 bidders from its Repair List and hires the lowest.
- Who can do the work
- Repair List firms hold a St. Louis County Master Drain-layer license
- How to start
- A licensed master plumber or drainlayer cables the line and certifies the failure, then the application goes to the County (314-615-8427).
The County hires the repair contractor, so your own plumber handles the cabling and certification, not the repair.
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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