City Council approved the stormwater utility on Monday, October 9, 2017 after years of discussion. As of January 1, 2018, residents pay a fee each month to support stormwater activities, depending on which tier their property falls into. The four tiers are based on each residential parcel’s impervious area. Non-residential property owners will also pay a fee based upon the impervious area of the parcel. The fee will raise approximately $1.7 million each year to improve the City’s stormwater system and facilities. Rates are set according to budgetary needs each year during the City’s budget process. The current rate, based on the median residential parcel in the City is $3.54/ESU. The table below breaks down the charges for each tier. For additional information regarding stormwater, please view the City of Newark's municipal code chapter 25A - Stormwater.
Stormwater Utility Charge EstimatorInteractive Stormwater Charge Mapping Tool
Residential Stormwater Utility Charge 10 to 1,289 0.60$2.12 21,290 to 1,950 1.00$3.54 31,951 to 2,610 1.30$4.61 42,611 or more 1.80$6.37* Equivalent Stormwater Unit ** Monthly fee as of January 1, 2019
Non-Residential Stormwater Utility Charge$3.54 Per ESU* Per MonthSee example calculation below
* Equivalent Stormwater Unit
Example Calculation for Non-ResidentialStormwater Class: CommercialStormwater Runoff Factor: .95Effective Impervious Area: 5000 ft²× .95 = 4,750 ft² Parcel ESU: 4,750 ft²/ 1620 ft²/ ESU = 2.93 ESU Monthly Charge: 2.93 ESU × $3.54 = $10.37 Condominium Stormwater Utility Charge$3.54 Per ESU* Per MonthESU is calculated based on actual impervious area* Equivalent Stormwater Unit
Public Education and Outreach MaterialsStormwater Utility Fee Program OverviewUploaded documents are subject to change.
