Stormwater Utility Fee Under Consideration in Alexandria

Under consideration by the City of Alexandria is a stormwater utility fee on businesses and homeowners in the jurisdiction. Several other localities, mostly in central Virginia and Hampton Roads, levy similar fees to assist with the cost and maintenance of stormwater "runoff", the portion of rain and melting snow that does not soak into the ground. It runs off of driveways, parking lots, roads and other impervious surfaces that do not allow the water to soak into the ground below. These rates would be different based on whether you are a residential or commercial property owner and based on the impervious surface you have on the lot. The new fee would be in addition to the existing real estate property taxes that go toward stormwater management. Rates for residential properties would range between $20/year for townhomes and $96/year for single family homes.  If passed by City Council, this fee would be added to the annual real estate tax bill in 2011.

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