Stormwater fee credits · Virginia

City of Richmond Residential Stormwater Credit

Run by City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, Stormwater Utility

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
20% each for rain garden, on-site stormwater storage (rain barrels/cisterns), pervious pavement, vegetated filter strips; combined credit up to 50% of stormwater bill
Who qualifies
Single-family residential property owners in Richmond.
Where
Single-family property owners in the City of Richmond.
Status
Open. (2025 FAQ; no deadline listed)
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Install and maintain a rain garden, vegetated filter strip, rain barrel or cistern, or pervious pavement and apply for a reduction in your stormwater fee.

Requirements

  • Approved Stormwater Control Measure that city does not own or maintain
  • Photo of the measure with application; rain garden, filter strip and pervious pavers require a home inspection by DPU; rain barrel needs a photo
  • Gravel does not count as pervious pavement
  • Maintain the measure so it keeps functioning
  • Credit valid 3 years; renewal application required
  • Lawn care products (slow-release fertilizer) earn no credit

How to apply

  1. 1Get the Single Family Residential Property Credit manual and forms from the DPU stormwater credit page
  2. 2Complete one-page General Application and two-page Single Family Residential Credit Application
  3. 3Attach photo(s) of the measure and required documentation
  4. 4Submit to Department of Public Utilities
  5. 5DPU inspects (if rain garden, filter strip or pavers) and notifies you in writing; appeal under Chapter 106 if denied
  6. 6Renew every 3 years

Timing and deadlines

Notification of approval within 60 days of a complete application

none published

Combining it with other programs

Multiple measures combine up to 50%

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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