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DWSD Drainage Charge Residential Green Credit

Run by Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Automatic 25% Green Credit on the residential drainage charge
Who qualifies
Residential properties billed the drainage charge; properties under 0.02 impervious acres are not billed.
Where
Residential properties in Detroit billed the DWSD drainage charge.
Status
Open. FY2026-27 rate card listed.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Keep downspouts redirected onto your lawn instead of directly into the sewer; the credit is applied automatically.

Requirements

  • Downspouts redirected to lawn (credit assumes this)
  • Check recorded hard surfaces in DWSD Impervious Surface Viewer; dispute errors with Drainage Charge Adjustment Application or call 313-267-8000

How to apply

  1. 1No residential application; credit is automatic
  2. 2If recorded impervious area is wrong, submit the Drainage Charge Adjustment Application or call 313-267-8000

Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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