Reduction Credits
Summary of Reduction Credits Available
| Property Type | Total Percent (%) Reduction1 in Impervious Area Fee | Type of Impervious Area Treated by BMP* or ESD* | Percent (%) Reduction** |
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| Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family (Apartments), or Condominium Properties | Up to 100% | Roof | Up to 40% |
| Driveway or Parking Lot | Up to 50% | ||
| All 'Other' Impervious Areas (sidewalks, sheds, patios, pool decks, etc.) | Up to 10% | ||
| Non-Residential Property with Existing BMPs and New ESD Practices | Up to 100% | Roof | Up to 45% |
| Driveway or Parking Lot | Up to 45% | ||
| Green Lawn Care | Up to 5% | ||
| Reforestation on Pervious Urban | Up to 5% | ||
| Non-Residential Property with Existing Legacy Stormwater Management Ponds | Up to 100% | Ponds Built Prior to 1985 | No Fee Reduction |
| Ponds Built between 1985 and 2002*** | Up to 50% | ||
| Ponds Built Post 2002*** | Up to 100% | ||
| Alternative Compliance | Up to 100% | Provides Easement for BMP Construction | Up to 50% |
| Outreach and Education | Up to 25% | ||
| Green Care and Good Housekeeping | Up to 25% | ||
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* Best Management Practice (BMP) or Environmental Site Design (ESD) ** Clean Water Act Fee reduction credits apply only to the Impervious Area Fee; the Administrative Fee of $20.58 per tax account per year still applies. *** Subject to County review and approval. |
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Applying for Reduction Credits
DoE has established procedures for determining the Clean Water Act Fee charge to properties, and the criteria by which certain property owners may qualify for financial hardship, fee appeals, fee reduction credits, and alternative compliance. To obtain a copy of the regulations click CLEAN WATER ACT FEE REGULATIONS.
To apply for a Clean Water Act Fee (CWAF) reduction credit, complete and submit the appropriate form for your property type.
Condominium and Multi-Family Residential
This request form to be filled out only if applying for a Clean Water Act Fee reduction on behalf of a Condominium Homeowner's Association (HOA).
Single-Family Residential
This request form to be filled out only if applying for a Clean Water Act Fee reduction for a Single-Family Home.
Non-Residential Properties (Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional) for Existing Environmental Site Designs (ESDs)
This request form to be filled out only if applying for a Clean Water Act Fee reduction for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Properties with Existing ESDs only. Structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) must have been approved and certified by the County. Fee reduction credits for non-residential properties will be determined using a Water Quality Volume (WQv) method developed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for one inch of rainfall that accounts for the level of treatment provided by the stormwater management facilities.
Non-Residential Properties (Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional) for Existing Legacy Stormwater Management Ponds
This request form to be filled out only if applying for a Clean Water Act Fee reduction for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Properties with Existing Legacy Ponds. Legacy ponds must have been approved and certified by the County's triennial inspection. Fee reduction credits for non-residential properties will be determined using a Water Quality Volume (WQv) method developed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for one inch of rainfall that accounts for the level of treatment provided by pond in the year in which it was built.
This request form to be filled out only if electing to participate in a program for a reduction in the Clean Water Act Fee for a property owned by a Qualified Tax-Exempt Faith-Based Organization or other 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.
Please submit completed forms by mail to the following address:
Prince George's County
Department of the Environment, Stormwater Management Division
1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 500
Largo, Maryland 20774