Stormwater Utility

Stormwater Utility Fee

A Stormwater Utility Fee is imposed on each parcel of land within the City. Properties that have existing stormwater management facilities in accordance with the Orlando Urban Stormwater Management Manual (OUSWMM), or those planning such facilities, may have their fee reduced or pro-rated as determined by the Utility Division Chief.

The annual utility fee for developed property is based on the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). For a residential parcel of 1 ERU, the annual utility fee for the 2009 billing cycle is $137.88. The Utility maintains a database and assigns a billing class code to each parcel, and for which each shall be charged a reasonable and equitable fee, according to assigned ERU equivalence and site mitigation factors, if any.

Utility Fee Flow Chart

Developed properties which meet OUSWMM criteria will have their fee discounted. Those properties with on-site mitigation which does not fully meet OUSWMM criteria may receive a partial discount as determined by the Division Chief.

The stormwater utility fee is billed annually as a non-ad valorem charge on the Orange County Property Tax Bill, and is collected through the County Tax Collectors Office.

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