Reduction Credits

 Summary of Reduction Credits Available
 

Property Type Total Percent (%) Reduction1 in Impervious Area Fee Type of Impervious Area Treated by Best Management Practice (BMP) or Environmental Site Design  (ESD) Percent (%) Reduction1 
Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family (Apartments), or Condominium Properties Up to 100% Roof Up to 40%
Driveway or Parking Lot Up to 50%
All 'Other' Impervious Areas (sidewalks, sheds, patios, pool decks, etc.) Up to 10%
Non-Residential Property with Existing BMPs and New ESD Practices Up to 100% Roof Up to 45%
Driveway or Parking Lot Up to 45%
Green Lawn Care Up to 5%
Reforestation on Pervious Urban Up to 5%
Non-Residential Property with Existing Legacy Stormwater Management Ponds Up to 100% Ponds Built Prior to 1985 No Fee Reduction
Ponds Built between 1985 and 20022 Up to 50% 
Ponds Built Post 20022  Up to 100%
Alternative Compliance  Up to 100% Provides Easement for BMP Construction Up to 50%
Outreach and Education  Up to 25%
Green Care and Good Housekeeping Up to 25%
  1. Clean Water Act Fee reduction credits apply only to the Impervious Area Fee; the Administrative Fee of $20.58 per tax account per year still applies.
  2. Subject to County review and approval.