Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation July 1, 2023
Starting July 1st, 2023, the Town will shift from funding Stormwater services through the town’s general fund, to a more equitable and sustainable Stormwater Utility Fee structure. Property Owners are encouraged to view the brief stormwater utility fee video created by the town to learn more about stormwater funding, use of stormwater funds and more.
The Stormwater Utility Fee structure is a community based solution to a community based problem. It rewards residential, commercial, and industrial property owners by allocating up to 50% credit on their stormwater utility fee.
There is 25% credit for stormwater “treatment” and a 25% credit on stormwater “storage”. Below is a brief breakdown of the available credits...
| Residential Credits | Commercial & Large Residential Credits |
|---|---|
*Porous pavers and gravel driveways qualify for an abatement Apply for yearly renewal. |
Apply for renewal every 5 years. |
Property owners can review a complete Credit Manual created by the DPW online here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/final_stormwater_utility_credit_manual_5-30-23_signed.pdf
Please note: All small users will be billed a minimum charge of 1 billing unit.
You may access the Stormwater Credit Application online here: https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078
Want to calculate your Stormwater Utility Fee? Visit our Impervious Area Map and input your address: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5
You can learn more about stormwater via the Stormwater Division page on the website here: https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division