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Arlington expands options in stormwater utility credit program after first‑year review
Summary
After the first year of its stormwater utility, Arlington County reported widespread participation and proposed modest expansions — including adding permeable patios and underground absorption features to creditable practices — while keeping overall program administration lean.
County staff reported results from the first year of Arlington’s new stormwater utility and proposed limited expansions to the voluntary credit program.
Chris Abel, fiscal manager for the stormwater utility, told the board that the utility — implemented in calendar year 2024 to fund stormwater management by measured impervious area — awarded credits to nearly 6,000 properties (about 9% of billable properties) in year one. Staff said the county offered both mandatory credits (for LDA‑permitted stormwater facilities) and voluntary credits (for…
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