Stormwater Program Fee

STORMWATER FEE INFORMATION

Susquehanna Township has transitioned its stormwater program to the Susquehanna Township Authority (STA). Along with this transition, a stormwater management fee has been implemented to cover the cost of infrastructure repairs and federal mandates related to water quality (see MS4). The established fee will allow the STA to equitably distribute the costs of stormwater management services to properties within the community based upon the impervious surface on a property. The established fee uses tiers based on a range of impervious area (IA).  The majority of property owners will pay $34.80 or less per quarter. 

The fee will be billed through the STA. For those who do not receive a sewer bill, they will begin to receive one for the stormwater fee in Summer 2020. All revenue collected will be used solely for the administration, operation, management, and improvement of STA’s stormwater facilities and our local waterways.

Properties falling under Tiers 2 through 5 are eligible to apply for stormwater credits which will be applied as a reduction to their quarterly billing. One or more credits can be applied for, and will be cumulative up to a maximum credit of 35% of your property's SMP Fee. For more information regarding the credit process please click the Stormwater Credit Policy Manual (below). Information on the credits and credit application process can be found under the Stormwater Program Credits page.

Properties also have the ability to apply for appeals, which is available for all Tiers. For information regarding the appeal process, please click the Stormwater Division Rules and Regulations and go to Chapter V, or follow the Stormwater Fee Appeal Steps

If you have questions regarding your property or the Stormwater Management Program, please email Kathleen Geigley (click on her name) with the following information: 
  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Property Address
  • Parcel Number
  • Any concerns or questions you may have
We will return all calls and emails in a timely manner, please be patient during this time. 
 
If you have a question on how the impervious area was determined on your property, we can send you an aerial image of the property and a breakdown of the various surfaces.  If you still disagree with the assessment, please complete the Stormwater Fee Impervious Area Review Packet and return it to the Township. 

Tier

Tier Impervious Area (IA) Range (sq. ft)

Quarterly Charge

1

0-499

$4.80

2

500-1,999

$17.10

3

2,000-4,499

$34.80

4

4,500-6,999

$57.30

5

Over 7,000

$9.60 per 1,000 sq. ft. IA, plus $4.80

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FEE UPDATES
 
Click here to sign up for updates on information related to the Stormwater Fee including, but not limited to:
  • Stormwater Credits and Credit Opportunities
  • Appeal Process
  • Stormwater Impervious Area Assessment
  • Fee Discussions
  • and more!

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

The dates listed below are when the bills will be mailed out and due depending on property type.

Residential Billing Schedule 
Mail Out DateBill Due Date
January 31stLast Day of February
April 30thLast Day of May
July 31stLast Day of August
October 31stLast Day of November
Commercial Billing Schedule 
Mail Out DateBill Due Date
February 28thLast Day of March
May 31stLast Day of June
August 31stLast Day of September
November 30thLast Day of December