STORMWATER FEES
How is my charge calculated?
Charges are based on the amount of impervious surface on a property, such as roofs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, parking lots, and other paved areas. Billing is calculated using an Equivalent Service Unit (ESU):
- 1 ESU = 3,000 square feet of impervious surface | A typical single-family residential parcel is billed 1 ESU
What is the residential rate?
- $14.00 per month per ESU, billed semiannually at $84.00 per billing cycle, plus a 6% utility tax that is applied to the utility’s gross receipts and appears on your bill at a rate of 6.38%.
- Due dates: March 1 and September 1 (If the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, payment is due the next business day. The first due date has been extended by 60 days due to delayed billing.)
How are non-residential properties billed?
Commercial, multifamily, and other non-residential parcels are billed based on their measured impervious surface area, divided by the ESU and rounded to the nearest one-tenth. Undeveloped parcels and parcels located within flood control districts are not charged. Commercial billing has been delayed and is anticipated to be issued in March.
What happens if I pay late?
- A 10% late fee (minimum $1.00) is added to accounts after being past-due for 21 days.
- Accounts unpaid for 40 days may result in a lien on the property and will accrue interest at a rate not exceeding 8% per annum, calculated monthly.
- Returned checks are subject to a $32.00 fee, and the payment will be deemed past due.
