Wilson County board approves stormwater fee increases; effective March 1

Jan 9, 2026

Wilson County approved changes to its stormwater fee schedule to move the program toward self-sufficiency, including a proposed $3.50 residential permit fee and a commercial rate increase from $0.10 to $0.15 per square foot; accessory-structure inspection fees will remain at the existing $2.14.

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Wilson County's governing panel voted Jan. 8 to alter the county's stormwater permit fee structure and to set the changes to take effect March 1. The board approved the measure by voice vote after staff described projected revenue increases and recommended capping the program's reserve fund.

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