Arlington Kicks Off Stormwater Credit Application Period

Published on December 18, 2024

Arlington’s Stormwater Utility credit application period is now open and ready for submissions.

In Dec. 2023, the Arlington County Board formally adopted a new, fairer way to fund the stormwater management program by approving the County’s first-ever Stormwater Utility fee.

The County Board took further action at its Dec. 2024 meeting to enhance the program by approving two new voluntary credit opportunities for single-family residential properties.

The County recognizes that certain stormwater management practices can reduce a property’s impact on infrastructure and waterways. That’s why Arlington offers property owners a credit program to help offset a percentage of their Stormwater Utility fee.

Property owners who install and maintain certain stormwater facilities in 2024 that reduce runoff, pollution in stormwater, or otherwise limit the overall impact of stormwater on their property may qualify for credit toward the 2025 Stormwater Utility fee on their real estate bill.

By using the County’s Request Service/Report a Problem tool, customers can apply to the credit program during the application window, Dec. 16, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025.

Customers will receive their real estate bill with the Stormwater Utility fee in May 2024.

Apply for credit now and save later.

Learn more by visiting https://arlingtonva.us/stormwaterutility and exploring the official Stormwater Credit Manual (English|Spanish).