Stormwater fee information
(unincorporated Volusia County)If you are a residential customer (single-family dwelling), your fee will be $72 a year, assessed with your annual property tax bill in October. The maximum the County Council could choose to increase the fee to is $96 annually.
Fees for non-residential customers are calculated based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) of 2,775 square feet of impervious (water can't get through) surface. Developments pay $6/month per ERU, without fee reductions for large parcels.
Some developments are eligible for credits.
Stormwater ordinance for developed property (pdf format)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)I have a stormwater retention pond serving my property. Why do I pay?
Having a stormwater facility reduces the burden of stormwater management to the county, but does not eliminate it. There are still management, maintenance and regulatory costs that must be incurred. The stormwater ordinance offers a credit (fee reduction) for stormwater systems serving developed properties.Will the stormwater fee protect me against flooding?
The stormwater program includes projects to address water quality (pollution) and water quantity (flooding). However, the program is not intended to replace the need for flood insurance, nor can we guarantee that the Stormwater Utility program can solve every flooding problem. Also, some storm events exceed the capacity of constructed stormwater facilities.There is no flooding or stormwater problem in my area.
The stormwater fees are used to address capital improvement projects to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and provide maintenance of our stormwater systems throughout the unincorporated area. These activities may or may not be close to your property, but they provide an overall community benefit by improving the operation and function of our stormwater systems within the unincorporated county.My property is tax exempt. Why do I have to pay this tax?
The stormwater fee is not a tax. The principle of the fee is based on the generation of stormwater runoff. Developed properties (tax exempt or otherwise) generate stormwater runoff; therefore, they qualify for the fee.What is an ERU?
ERU stands for equivalent residential unit. It refers to the unit of measurement used for calculating the stormwater fee. One ERU is a single dwelling unit (home, condo, apartment, mobile home). The square footage of an ERU is 2,775. For commercial properties, the fee is based on how many ERUs they have. For example, if a non-residential property has 27,750 square feet of impervious surface, the owner pays 27,750 / 2,775 = 10 ERUs.Still haven't found an answer to your question? Please call Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities at 386-736-5965.
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