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Homestead council approves first reading of stormwater fee increase after 17 years
Summary
On May 13, 2025, the Homestead City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to raise the stormwater utility fee from $3.37 to $6.00 per month (from $40.44 to $72 annually per equivalent residential unit), citing 17 years without a rate adjustment and federal permit requirements for system maintenance.
The City of Homestead City Council on May 13 approved on first reading an ordinance (CAR 4506) to increase the city’s stormwater utility fee, moving residential charges from $3.37 per month to $6.00 per month (from $40.44 to $72 per year per equivalent residential unit).
City Manager said the city has not adjusted the fee in about 17 years and described the change as necessary to fund maintenance and improvements to drainage, outfalls and related street infrastructure. “The city proposes to increase the stormwater utility fee from $3.37 a…
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