Stormwater fee credits · Michigan

Ann Arbor Residential Stormwater Credits

Run by City of Ann Arbor Water Resources / Stormwater

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Per quarter: RiverSafe Home $1.57; rain barrels (1-5) $4.15; rain garden $8.59; dry well $8.59; cistern $8.59 (only one credit for dry well or cistern). Chapter 63 compliant control in a larger development: reduces stormwater discharge charge rate by 28.87%.
Who qualifies
Ann Arbor residential stormwater customers (one- and two-family homes for the Chapter 63 credit).
Where
Ann Arbor residential stormwater customers.
Status
Open. Page lists credits as currently available.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Install or already have a rain barrel, rain garden, dry well or cistern (or join the free RiverSafe Homes program) and request a credit on your stormwater charge.

Requirements

  • Rain barrels: 1 to 5 barrels, each at least 35 gallons
  • Rain garden, dry well and cistern must meet the city's credit criteria (criteria on linked pages, not summarized on the credit page)
  • Dry well design must include an overflow
  • RiverSafe Home: enroll in the Washtenaw County RiverSafe Homes program (no cost) and finish it
  • Existing features can qualify now

How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] with your address, a description of the feature and photos if needed
  2. 2City confirms eligibility
  3. 3For RiverSafe Home, finish the program then email [email protected] with your address
  4. 4Credit appears on your stormwater charge

Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

Multiple credit types appear to be separately listed; only one of dry well or cistern.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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