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68℉Storm Sewer Service Charge Rates
The Storm Sewer Service Charge rate structure charges users of the storm sewerage system in San José based on the relative quality and quantity of stormwater runoff contributed by residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial properties. The rate structure apportions the costs of storm sewer service to properties in proportion to their relative contribution of flow and pollution to the storm sewer system.
Rates are computed to recover projected costs of the following:
- Stormwater pollution control and permit compliance
- Management, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the storm sewer system
- Improvements to the storm sewer system
- Street sweeping
- Administrative services
Storm Sewer Service Charge rates are reviewed and adjusted annually, as cost and service demand levels change. The current rate structure for storm sewerage services described below became effective July 1, 2011, with San José City Council adoption of Resolution No. 75857 on June 14, 2011. The rates are structured for the estimated cost recovery requirements and the service demand levels of Fiscal Year 2011-12.
For Fiscal Years 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-22, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 no rate increases were adopted. Rates maintain at the same level as Fiscal Year 2011-12.
If you have questions regarding rates for storm sewage service, please call us at (408) 535-7055.
Residential Rates
Residential Storm Service Charge rates for Fiscal year 2024-25 are as follows:
| Residence Type | Per Month* | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Residence and Duplex | $7.87 | $94.44 |
| Large Multiple-Family Residence (5 or more units), Per Unit | $4.30 | $51.60 |
| Small Multiple-Family Residence (3-4 Units) | $14.95 | $179.40 |
| Residential Condominium, Per Unit | $4.30 | $51.60 |
| Mobile Home | $3.94 | $47.28 |
| *Monthly charge is used for prorating a partial year charge. | ||
Residential service charges are placed on the property tax roll and are collected by the Santa Clara County tax collector's office.
Commercial, Institutional & Industrial Rates
Commercial, institutional, and industrial classes of rates are for non-residential dischargers to the storm sewerage system, including commercial and light industrial, heavy industrial, parking lots, schools, churches, and colleges, and are calculated individually. Rates for these parcels include a charge based on acreage, reflecting runoff volume, plus a flat charge, reflecting runoff characteristics (pollutants) for that type of discharger. An annual charge is computed for non-residential users using the following unit rates and placed on the property tax rolls for collection by the Santa Clara County Tax Collector’s Office.
Commercial, institutional, and industrial Storm Sewer Service rates for Fiscal Year 2024-25 are as follows:
| Service Type | Per Month* | Per Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Charge | Acreage Charge | Flat Charge | Acreage Charge | |
| Open Space | $13.86 plus | $7.67 / acre | $166.32 plus | $92.04 / acre |
| School | $13.86 plus | $3.81 / acre | $166.32 plus | $45.72 / acre |
| Church | $27.73 plus | $7.67 / acre | $332.76 plus | $92.04 / acre |
| College / University | $27.73 plus | $7.67 / acre | $322.76 plus | $92.04 / acre |
| Commercial, Light Industrial, and Misc. Premises | $55.45 plus | $13.04 / acre | $665.40 plus | $156.48 / acre |
| Small Commercial, Light Industrial, and Misc. Premises under .2 acres | $27.73 plus | 13.04 / acre | $322.76 plus | $156.48 / acre |
| Heavy Industrial Premises | $69.32 plus | $13.04 / acre | $831.84 plus | $156.48 / acre |
| Parking Facility | $55.45 plus | $13.81 / acre | $665.40 plus | $165.72 / acre |
| *Monthly charge is used for prorating a partial year charge. | ||||