Stormwater fee credits · Wisconsin

Fitchburg Stormwater Utility Credit for Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens

Run by City of Fitchburg Public Works Department (Stormwater Utility)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Rain barrel: one-time $6 per 55 gal container (urban) or $5 (rural). Rain garden or pervious pavement: $4 per quarter (urban) or $2 per quarter (rural). Creek Supporter pledge: $2 per quarter urban, $1 rural.
Who qualifies
Ratepayer of record (the person who pays the city stormwater bill) for a single-family or duplex property in Fitchburg.
Where
Ratepayers of record for single-family or duplex properties in Fitchburg.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Fee credit
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What you do

Install a rain barrel or cistern (55 gal minimum), a rain garden or biofiltration area (200 sq ft or 100 cu ft minimum), or a pervious pavement system (200 sq ft minimum, 3 inch base course) on a single-family or duplex lot and apply for a credit on the city stormwater bill. Also a small credit for signing the Fitchburg Creek Supporter pledge.

Requirements

  • Rain barrel or cistern at least 55 gallons
  • Rain garden or biofiltration facility at least 200 sq ft area or 100 cu ft capacity
  • Pervious pavement at least 200 sq ft with at least 3 inches of base course
  • Design must be approved by Public Works before any credit is issued; city may require a stamped design from a Wisconsin PE
  • Allow the city to inspect the practice
  • City can revoke the credit and require repayment if the application is inaccurate or the system is unsafe or not maintained
  • Credit approval is valid up to five years, then re-application or inspection may be needed

The plan or design it asks for

Exhibit A with a to-scale site plan showing the practice location and size of contributing impervious area, manufacturer information if applicable, and a plant list for rain gardens. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit before installing.

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Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Fitchburg's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Read the terms on page 2 of the credit application form
  2. 2Fill in utility account number, impervious area, and total property area and check the practices
  3. 3Attach the site plan, manufacturer info and plant list
  4. 4Mail or deliver to Fitchburg Public Works, Attn Environmental Engineer, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg WI 53711
  5. 5City reviews and approves the design, then deducts the credit from the stormwater bill

Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

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

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