Why is a stormwater fee more equitable instead of a tax?
A property’s value does not affect runoff, so property taxes are not the most equitable way to pay for stormwater services. For example, a high-rise building and a shopping mall may have similar appraised value and pay similar property taxes. However, the shopping mall produces much more runoff because of the amount of parking and rooftops. The fee system will ensure the customer pays only for the runoff they produce.
