Stormwater fee credits · Georgia

Savannah Stormwater Utility Fee Credits

Run by City of Savannah Stormwater Management Department

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Credit reduces the monthly stormwater user fee; percentage or dollar amounts are set in the Stormwater Utility Credit Manual and not shown on the program page. Typical single-family fee is Tier 2 at $4.75/month (Tier 1 $2.09, Tier 3 $8.35, Tier 4 $12.34).
Who qualifies
Savannah stormwater utility customers whose property has qualifying practices; public utility account must be paid and current before review.
Where
City of Savannah stormwater utility customers with qualifying practices and a current account.
Status
Open. Council approved the utility Jan 22, 2026; first bills scheduled to mail Sept 1, 2026; page does not say when credit applications are processed.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Install on-site stormwater practices on your property (the city's materials show rain gardens, rain barrels, pervious pavers, trees and detention ponds as credit-eligible) and apply for a credit against the new stormwater utility fee.

Requirements

  • Meet the technical standards in the City of Savannah Stormwater Utility Credit Manual (amounts and criteria not published on the web page)
  • Application must be in writing with information establishing eligibility
  • Utility account must be paid and current
  • Credit is conditioned on continuing to maintain the practice; city may revoke for noncompliance

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Stormwater Utility Credit Manual (linked from the city Stormwater Utility page)
  2. 2Submit the Smartsheet credit application form linked on the page, or email [email protected], or mail to Stormwater Management Department, ATTN: Stormwater Utility Manager, 20 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA 31415
  3. 3City reviews; approved credit is applied to your stormwater user fee bill

Timing and deadlines

Not published; credit applies to future stormwater fee bills.

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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