Stormwater fee credits · Pennsylvania

LPTA Stormwater Fee Credits for Buffers and Structural Projects

Run by Lower Paxton Township Authority (LPTA)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Riparian buffer up to 30%; structural peak-rate/volume BMP up to 45%; green roof 20%; low-impact parcel 30%; non-urbanized parcel 20%; Adopt an Inlet 10%; total capped at 45% of the fee
Who qualifies
Single-family residential stormwater customers in Lower Paxton Township with accounts current. Credits expire on ownership change.
Where
Single-family stormwater customers of Lower Paxton Township Authority with accounts current.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Reduce the quarterly stormwater user fee by planting or keeping a native riparian buffer, installing a stormwater BMP, or adopting a storm inlet.

Requirements

  • Riparian buffer: at least 25 contiguous linear feet of stream buffered, 35 ft wide from top of bank (narrower may be considered)
  • Structural BMPs need an O&M agreement and a PA-licensed Professional Engineer signed and sealed design
  • Application fee applies for buildable BMP credits (see Attachment A); none for rain barrel or Adopt an Inlet
  • Adopt an Inlet: keep leaves and debris off your adopted inlet; one inlet counted per home
  • Pre-application meeting for new BMPs
  • Credits revoked if BMP is not maintained

The plan or design it asks for

Structural BMPs need engineer-sealed design and O&M agreement; riparian buffers need an O&M plan and inspection reports.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

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How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] and submit the Pre-Application Meeting Request (Attachment D) for new BMPs
  2. 2Complete Credit Application (Attachment A) with photographs and supporting documents, plus application fee where required
  3. 3Mail to Lower Paxton Township Authority, 425 Prince Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109, Attn: Sewer Director
  4. 4Review within 90 days; fix deficiencies within 60 days
  5. 5Approved credits show on the next quarterly bill

Timing and deadlines

90-day review; credit starts next quarterly bill

Combining it with other programs

Cumulative up to 45% of fee

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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