The first step would be applying for a sewer permit which requires a sewer connection plan to be submitted at the time of application. Once the plan is ready and the homeowner has contracted an approved sewer installer, the application can be submitted along with the applicable fees and forms.
Each separate structure requires a separate sewer permit and it is subject to all associated fees and paperwork. The application is then subject to a review period for up to 30-days. If the homeowner would like to purchase a grinder pump through the Town, there is a 21-day lead time after the permit is issued.
Once the permit is officially issued, the approved contractor associated with the project may perform the work at any time within the life of the permit, as long as they coordinate with Town of Nantucket Sewer Department to perform a required inspection of the work. Sewer permits are valid for 12-months after the date that they are issued, and only up to two 6-month extensions may be applied and paid for per current Town policy.
Regarding fees and costs in relation to the tie-in process, please see the following (per structure):
- Sewer Connection Fee - $500.00 if applied for by April 2021, $2,000.00 if later.
- Sewer Privilege Fee – $6322.15; a flat-rate, one-time, per-structure fee that is billed from the Assessor’s Office some time after the permit is issued. This goes directly onto the homeowner’s tax bill.
- Grinder Pump Fee – If the homeowner intends to purchase a grinder pump (required for their connection) through the Town, a separate $1,500.00 check may be submitted along with the rest of the application.
- Septic Abandonment – This is a separate application required through the Health Department for any septic to sewer projects. The fee for their application is currently $100.00.
For the most current information, please contact Town of Nantucket Sewer Department.