Who is Eligible
Residential properties are defined as any property on which a single-family, duplex, or townhome dwelling exists and is used for noncommercial purposes. Below are the Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Manual, credit application forms and appendix documents you will need to complete a Residential Credit Application (All files are in PDF 
format).
Apply for a Credit
Online Application option
Fillable PDF Application option [327KB]
Related Resources
- Stormwater Fee Petition Form (For issues with Stormwater Assessment) [655KB]
- Residential Program Manual [5818KB]
Practices Eligible for Credit
|
BMP |
Description |
Credit % |
|
Roof Drain Disconnection 50% of roof |
Half of the roof downspouts lead to pervious vegetated area |
10% |
|
Roof Drain Disconnection 100% of roof |
All roof downspouts lead to pervious vegetated area |
20% |
|
Rain Barrel/Cistern |
Roof downspout(s) leads to at least one rain barrel/cistern |
20% |
|
Conservation Landscaping |
Dense, native vegetation covers at least 20% of property |
10% |
|
Tree Planting/Tree Cover |
New or existing tree covers 20% of property |
10% |
|
Homeowner Nutrient Management and Lawn Care Agreement |
Maintaining a good vegetative lawn without the use of nutrients or with strategies to reduce nutrients |
10% |
|
Rain Garden |
Roof downspout(s) lead to shallow depression designed to temporarily hold water to allow it to infiltrate into the ground |
25-50% |
|
Impervious Cover Removal |
Removal of impervious surfaces like sidewalks and driveways or additions of permeable hardscapes and vegetated roofs |
Removes sq ft from billing area |
|
Septic Connection to Public Sewer Credit |
Connecting from a septic system to the sanitary sewer system since 2006 |
10-50% |
Renewal Process
Re-apply for credit after 5 years of receiving your approval letter.
Online Renewal Application option
Fillable PDF Re-Application option [255KB]