Overview
If you are a commercial property owner
- You can reduce your monthly stormwater utility fee by up to 80%* by earning:
- a combination of different credit types
- based on the types of BMPs you install
- You earn credits by removing pollutants from stormwater that falls on your property. Do this by retaining stormwater on-site so that it does not flow into lakes, creeks, and rivers.
*80% maximum possible for properties in City-designated Green Zones. 70% maximum possible for all other commercial properties.
Recertification
Beginning Jan 1, 2025, commercial credit holders will need to recertify their credits every five years. They will provide documentation that credited structures have
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been inspected
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been maintained and
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that credited practices have been carried out
Before the deadline, we will provide current credit holders with more details about recertification requirements and timelines.
Eligibility for application:
- Chapter 54 Properties:
- must be compliant with the Ordinance
- must be current with utility bills
- Non-Chapter 54 Properties:
- must be current with utility bills
- must install City-approved BMPs on your property that meet certain standards
See commercial credit applicant guide for more information
The application is open May 1st through October 1st. Applicants must submit a complete application within this time to be eligible for a credit. The City may extend the period based on weather conditions. The application is closed outside of these months