Stormwater fee credits · Virginia
City of Harrisonburg Residential Stormwater Utility Fee Credit
Run by City of Harrisonburg Public Works
OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Roof drain disconnection 10-20%; rain garden 25-50%; vegetated filter strip 10%; rain barrel/cistern 20%; tree planting 10%; conservation landscaping 10%; maximum credit 50%
- Who qualifies
- Owners of single-family, duplex or townhome residential property in Harrisonburg. Properties with only one billing unit (under about 750 sq ft impervious) are not eligible.
- Where
- Owners of single-family, duplex or townhome property in Harrisonburg.
- Status
- Open. (manual adopted 2016, 2018 edition; verify with Public Works 540-434-5928)
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Install an approved practice (roof drain disconnection, rain garden, vegetated filter strip, rain barrel or cistern, tree planting, conservation landscaping, impervious cover removal) and apply for a credit on your stormwater utility fee.
Requirements
- No fee to apply
- Install practice to the manual's design standards (VA DEQ specs)
- Signed Residential Stormwater Utility Maintenance Agreement including periodic city inspections
- Photos of each BMP taken within 60 days of application
- Maintain facility; credit revoked if deficiencies not fixed within 90 days of notice
- Credit valid 5 years; re-apply
- Homeowner nutrient management and lawn care agreement is an optional credit practice
How to apply
- 1Optionally submit application marked Pre-Installation for city comments
- 2Install the BMP
- 3Complete Residential Credit Application and Maintenance Agreement with photos
- 4Mail or email to Harrisonburg Public Works, 320 East Mosby Road, [email protected]
- 5City approves or denies within 45 days; credit applies starting next fiscal year (July 1)
- 6Allow periodic inspections and re-apply every 5 years
Timing and deadlines
Decision within 45 days; credit appears on fee starting the next July 1
none published
Combining it with other programs
Credits add up to 50%
Sources
- https://harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/public-works/files/SWM/residential_credit_manual_2018.pdf (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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