Stormwater Fee Credit Frequently Asked Questions

The fee credit applies to properties that reduce the peak flow rate and volume of stormwater runoff from their site. Credits will not be applied for any properties with delinquent stormwater fees. Single-family properties do not qualify for a fee credit due to the limited available land area to place qualifying stormwater control structures.

No. The stormwater fee is not assessed for water bodies.

Your business may qualify for a fee credit. There is a detailed process requiring engineering calculations for obtaining credits. A stormwater fee credit application should be completed by a professional engineer. A pre-submittal meeting is recommended.

No. You must apply for a fee credit and the detention of stormwater must exceed city standards. The credit application booklet describes standards that must be met in order to determine the credit percentage for your particular detention facility. You may find as part of your engineer's analysis that you could improve your detention facility and get a higher credit.

An engineer is needed in order to properly design holding ponds, and other structures to hold back the water and pollutants.

To request a stormwater fee credit application or for more information call the Stormwater Utility Main line at (919) 996-3940 or email us at: StormwaterUtilityHelpingU@raleighnc.gov