Summary
The annual storm water enterprise charge will be collected on the county property tax bill again for FY 2026-27, funding flood control and clean water compliance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners pay the annual storm water charge on their county tax bill; amounts below the county's $10 minimum are excluded.
All residents benefit from storm drain maintenance, flood reduction, and water quality compliance.
Ratepayers face higher bills from wholesale and adopted rate increases.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — August 18, 2026
The council approved putting annual stormwater charges on the Sonoma County property tax roll, a routine collection method that keeps the stormwater program funded.
City Council — August 18, 2026
The annual storm water enterprise charge will be collected on the county property tax bill again for FY 2026-27, funding flood control and clean water compliance.
City Council — May 6, 2026
Water rates rise with Sonoma Water's 8.21% wholesale increase, and the council-adopted 6% water and 5% wastewater rate increases take effect. A $156,000 emergency storm drain repair program is funded, and the stormwater assessment gets a 2.49% CPI increase.
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