Residential Culvert Assistance Pilot Program

broken driveway culvert

Program status: closed

The Residential Culvert Assistance Pilot Program is not accepting new applications at this time. The application process will reopen when additional funding becomes available.

About the program

The City offered financial assistance to homeowners with active code compliance cases to help repair or replace failed driveway culverts.

  • Assistance is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Grant recipients must meet income qualifications based on federal guidelines.
  • Culvert replacements must comply with City standards and use the existing pipe and driveway size.
  • Decorative driveways are not replaced with decorative materials—concrete only.
  • Permits and inspections are managed by the City and its approved contractor.

Program options

Option #1: 10-Year, Interest-Free Financing (🔴Closed)

No income qualification is required. The homeowner pays back the cost through a special assessment on their annual property tax bill.

For questions about option #1, call the Public Works Department at 772-871-7655.

Option #2: Grant Funding (🔴Closed)

The CDBG grant program is no longer accepting applications.

For questions about option #2, call the Neighborhood Services Department at 772-344-4084 or email housing@cityofpsl.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is a driveway culvert?
It’s a pipe beneath a driveway that allows rainwater to flow through the swale.

Who is responsible for maintaining culverts?
According to City Code Section 41.08(H)(1), homeowners must maintain and replace culverts as needed to avoid obstructing stormwater flow through the swale.

What is stormwater?
Stormwater is rain that runs off roofs, driveways and roads. Culverts help manage its flow and prevent flooding.

What qualifies as a failed culvert?
A collapsed driveway or blocked pipe that is not conveying the designed drainage capacity.

Why is proper drainage important?
It prevents flooding, protects public health and maintains neighborhood aesthetics. 

Disclaimer: This is a limited-time pilot program. Funding and eligibility are not guaranteed. Financial information may be subject to public records requests under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Contact Us

Phone

772-871-7655

Alternate Phone

772-871-1775

Email

pwculverts@cityofpsl.com

Hours

Monday-Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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