Berkeley County examines raising stormwater fee as fund runs a multimillion-dollar shortfall
May 12, 2026
Berkeley County officials discussed raising the $36-per-household stormwater fee and revising formulas for large nonresidential users after staff said the stormwater special fund is roughly $2.68 million underwater; staff presented revenue estimates for $48 and $60 rates and council members asked for residential vs. commercial breakdowns and phased options.
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County officials considered changes to Berkeley County’s stormwater fee and how to allocate costs between homeowners and large nonresidential properties after staff reported the stormwater fund is running a multimillion-dollar deficit.
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