Cambridge Greens – Septic ➜ Sewer Resident Tools

Direct contacts, FAQs, and letter templates residents can use immediately. (Note: FDEP assistance currently capped at $4,000; county requires hookup fees prior to permits.)
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Project Update & Transparency Notice

County Matching Funds: Citrus County has NOT matched the Florida DEP grant for our septic-to-sewer conversion, despite this being customary in similar community projects. Residents are currently offered only $4,000 per household in assistance.

Leadership Update: Matthew Rasbury, Vice President of the Cambridge Greens of Citrus Hills POA, is seeking legal counsel, engaging professional grant writers, and pursuing every possible funding avenue—state, federal, private, and philanthropic—to bring greater attention and relief to this situation. Matthew is undertaking these efforts unilaterally and at his own expense at this time on behalf of the community. He is committed to working tirelessly for every resident to reduce costs, increase transparency, and secure assistance.

Public Records & Transparency: We have requested that Citrus County release public documents related to this project, including budgets, payments, and contractor information, to ensure full transparency and accountability per The Florida Sunshine Law (§ 286.011, F.S.)

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO CONNECT TO PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN 365 DAYS: Click here to download letter.

Sewer Project Cost – Informational Summary

Amounts are subject to change; check official notices for updates.
Cost Type
Estimated Cost
What it’s for / Notes
Assessments
$5,600 – $6,000
This is a Variable Cost from Citrus County | Non Binding
Hookup Fee
$2,745 – $2,933
This is a Variable Cost from Citrus County | Non Binding
New Customer Fee
$140
This has been charged but Citrus County is refunding residents
Permit Fees
Reduced to $1
per Commissioner Finegan's email 9/19/25
Inspection Fee
Reduced to $0
per Commissioner Finegan's email 9/19/25
Plumbing / GC
$3,400 – $9,000
This amount may reflect differences in work and warranties provided
FDEP Grant
– $4,000
Capped | This is NOT funded by Citrus County
Other possible items residents sometimes encounter (varies by home): Septic abandonment (pump-out/crush/fill), house lateral to tap, grinder/electrical, surface repair (driveway/sod), irrigation, utility activation/deposit, financing/interest, contingency.

Commissioner Updates and Responses

Commissioner Diana Finegan:

• Notified that our permit fees have been reduced to $1. If you have a contractor trying to charge you for this make sure they are aware of this special condition. If you have already been charged contact the commissioners office immediately.

• Is currently pursuing additional state level funding for Cambridge Greens.

Commissioner Jeff Kinnard:

• Notified that the conditions set forth currently are not changing. Assessments will be financed, fee will not change and permit hostage tactics will remain.

Commissioner Holly Davis:

• No response at all.

Commissioner Rebecca Bays:

• No response at all.

Commissioner Janet Barek:

• No response at all.

Citrus County - Ken Cheek and Dr. Madison Trowbridge taking credit for substantial funding we have never received. The County has not matched funding or contributed to resident relief at all.

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Resident Info (auto‑fills letters & emails)

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Direct Email or Document Download - You can edit these messages!

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Letter to County Commissioners
Letter to Florida DEP
Letter to Governor of Florida
This will send to the Governor’s Office (Executive Office of the Governor).

Special Assistance Programs (Direct-to-Resident & Community Grants)

Florida Housing Finance Corporation – Hardship/Assistance
State housing finance agency; ask about hardship resources and homeowner assistance options.
USDA Rural Development – Water & Waste Disposal Grants (Low Income)
Help for rural water/sewer projects and low-income assistance; start with the Florida State Office.
  • Phone: 352-338-3400 (ext. 4)
  • Email: Water-RD@usda.gov
HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – FloridaCommerce
Supports low/moderate-income housing & infrastructure via local governments; ask about homeowner assistance paths.
Veteran Assistance Program Grants – Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
FDVA “Hope Navigators” connect veterans & families to benefits and financial assistance.
AARP Community Challenge (Nonprofit/Community Mini-Grants)
Quick-action grants for livability (age-friendly housing, safety, public places). Residents can partner with a city or nonprofit.

Helpful Contacts & Resources

Citrus County Water Resources
Send concerns about costs, pre-permit hookup fees, and delays
Florida DEP – Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Program administration & financing
Septic Abandonment Permits – Environmental Public Health (Citrus)
Permitting & inspections via Florida Dept. of Health (Citrus)
Sunshine 811 – Call Before You Dig
Free utility locate service
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