Stormwater rate increase and rate structure overhaul
Summary
Stormwater fees haven't changed since 2007 and the utility is eating through its reserves. The new rates charge based on actual impervious surface, aiming for fairness, and folding curb-and-gutter into the utility trims special assessments by about 10%.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Typical homeowners pay $4.40 more per quarter next year, rising to about $21 by 2031.
Everyone gets a more fairly allocated, financially stable stormwater system, and future road-project assessments drop about 10%.
Residents who just paid curb-and-gutter assessments won't get a refund, and some commercial properties lose their 50% stormwater credits.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Aug 27, 2026
Stormwater fees haven't changed since 2007 and the utility is eating through its reserves. The new rates charge based on actual impervious surface, aiming for fairness, and folding curb-and-gutter into the utility trims special assessments by about 10%.
City of Altoona considering its first stormwater rate hike since 2007
City of Altoona considering its first stormwater rate hike since 2007 WQOW
City Council Meeting - Mar 26, 2026
The annual MS4 stormwater report showed salt use up 45% and brine up 80% this winter; council pressed staff to track performance measures and cut salt use to protect streams and cut cleanup costs.
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