Annual Stormwater Fee

Stormwater runoff does not follow property or subdivision boundaries.  Storm drain systems in areas outside of your neighborhood, the places where you shop, work, recreate or travel, help keep you safe. Your quality of life, the value of your property and the health of the environment are related to how well storm drain systems are maintained. Without timely and adequate maintenance of the system and consistent upgrading and construction of new facilities, streets can become flooded and impassable after heavy rainfall.

As an intergovernmental agency, SEMSWA provides economy of scale, greater efficiency, and better levels of service.

Over time, the stormwater fees collected by SEMSWA are used equitably across the SEMSWA service area.

The scope of stormwater management services provided by SEMSWA to property owners affects the fee level. SEMSWA sets fee rates to responsibily manage stormwater and meet federal regulatory requirements and unfunded mandates.

Stormwater Fees are used to fund:

-Design, construction and maintenance of stormwater facilities.

-Insure compliance with federal environmental regulations.

-Insure compliance with regulations regarding new development.

-Educate the public about stormwater issues.