Scott County updates private drainage and special-assessment policies

Jul 30, 2026

The Scott County Board of Supervisors approved updates to General Policy 36 (Private Drainage Construction) and General Policy 41 (Special Assessment Policy) to adjust fees, clarify project and notice processes, and reflect inflationary and procedural changes.

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The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to update General Policy 36 (Private Drainage Construction) to reflect modified fees tied to inflationary costs and to clarify how owners and occupants are to be notified of hearings. The Board also amended General Policy 41 (Special Assessment Policy Relating to the Rehabilitation of Roadways within Urbanized Areas) to clarify eligible project types, types of improvements, and special-assessment notification procedures (Resolution 169-2026).

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