Stormwater fee credits · Virginia
City of Winchester Residential Stormwater Utility Credit
Run by City of Winchester Public Services (Stormwater Utility)
OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Rain barrel 5% per 400 sq ft of roof captured (55+ gallon barrel); trees 5% per tree per 3,000 sq ft open space (trees planted after April 11, 2023); rain garden up to 35% by impervious area drained; no-fertilizer pledge 5% (1 year); city cleanup event 5% per event (1 year); septic disconnection 50%; project partnerships up to 50%. Maximum 50% total.
- Who qualifies
- Winchester residential property owners.
- Where
- Residential property owners in the City of Winchester.
- Status
- Open. (manual dated 2024-01; no deadline listed)
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Install a rain barrel, plant trees, build a rain garden (or sign a no-fertilizer pledge, join city cleanups) and apply for a reduction in your monthly stormwater fee.
Requirements
- BMP must be in place and operational when applying; verified by city staff
- Owner owns and maintains the BMP and signs a Stormwater BMP Maintenance Agreement
- Grant city staff access for periodic inspection
- Photo of installed rain barrel, rain garden or tree planting
- Rain garden must meet VA BMP Clearinghouse micro-bioretention/rain garden design
- Signed No Fertilizer Pledge if claiming that credit
- Credits valid 1 or 3 years by type; reapply every 3 years; non-transferable on sale
How to apply
- 1Download Residential Credit Application (winchesterva.gov Stormwater Utility page) or pick up at 301 E. Cork St
- 2Complete the form with photos, maintenance agreement and pledge if applicable
- 3Submit in person at 301 E. Cork Street 1st floor or email [email protected]
- 4City reviews; written decision, up to 60 days to process and credit account
- 5Appeal denials to City Engineer
Timing and deadlines
Up to 60 days
none published; renew every 3 years
Combining it with other programs
Credits add up to 50%
Sources
- https://www.winchesterva.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/public-services/utilities/residential_credit_manual.240112-1.pdf (official page)
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