Housing · Repairs & upkeep
DeKalb CARES Plumbing Repair
Offered by DeKalb County Community Development
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About
About This Program
Free plumbing repairs, such as water leaks and sewer or septic problems, for income-eligible DeKalb County homeowners.
DeKalb CARES Plumbing Repair, run by the DeKalb County Community Development Department, provides no-cost plumbing repairs to income-eligible households across DeKalb County. It covers critical problems such as sewer, septic and water leaks, including water leak repairs, plumbing system fixes and septic-to-sewer connections. The home must be a single-family house that is your primary residence; the application says duplexes, townhomes, condos and apartments are not eligible. Apply by calling 404-401-4514 or by downloading the paper application. The county page does not say whether funds are still available, so call before applying.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- DeKalb County resident
- The home is your primary residence
- Household income at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, as defined by HUD
- Single-family house (duplexes, townhomes, condos and apartments are not eligible)
Area served: DeKalb County
The offer
What's Offered
- Water leak repairs
- Plumbing system fixes
- Septic-to-sewer connections
Amount: Free plumbing repairs
Cost: Free
Get ready
What You'll Need
- Completed DeKalb CARES application
- Photo ID showing the property address for each household member 18 or older
- Pay stubs for the last 3 months for each household member 18 or older
- Most recent statements for bank and other asset accounts
- Copy of your homeowner's insurance policy
- Mortgage statement showing your mortgage is current
Key dates
Dates
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Last reviewedOct 28, 2026
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