Stormwater fee credits · Virginia
Arlington County Stormwater Utility Credit Program
Run by Arlington County Stormwater Utility
- What you get
- 5% credit each for conservation landscaping, tree planting, rainwater collection/redirection; 10% each for rain garden and permeable driveway/patio/surfaces; plus mandatory credit up to 15% for required stormwater facilities; total up to 35% off the stormwater utility fee
- Who qualifies
- Arlington property owners (single-family, townhome, duplex). Existing rain garden, rainwater and permeable actions are grandfathered with documentation.
- Where
- Single-family, townhome and duplex property owners in Arlington County.
- Status
- Open. Annual application window Nov 1 to Jan 31.
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Take yard actions during the calendar year (plant trees, conservation landscaping, redirect/collect rainwater, build a rain garden, install permeable driveway/patio) then apply for a credit on your stormwater utility bill.
Requirements
- Complete credit action(s) any time during the calendar year
- Documentation of the actions (details in the Stormwater Credit Manual; not fully published in the overview)
- Each voluntary action type earns credit once
- Mandatory facility credit is automatic if required inspections are kept current
How to apply
- 1Complete one or more eligible actions during the calendar year
- 2Apply between November 1 and January 31 (online via arlingtonva.us/stormwaterutilitycredit)
- 3Submit documentation of actions
- 4If approved, credit appears on your stormwater utility bill
Timing and deadlines
Credit applied to Stormwater Utility bill after approval; exact timing not published
January 31 each year
Combining it with other programs
Credits for different action types add up to the 35% cap
Sources
- https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Sustainability/Stormwater/Stormwater-Utility-Fee (official page)
- https://arlingtonva.us/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/environment/stormwater-utility/stormwater-credit-program-overview.pdf
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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