Alexandria, Virginia, property residents will be able to save some money soon, as they get a chance to lower the fee they鈥檙e charged to fight the effects of flooding and stormwater runoff.
City property owners are currently charged a 鈥渟tormwater utility fee,鈥� but the residents can put toward the fee.
Those credits are given to owners for things, such as protecting windows and doors against rising water, elevating exterior utilities, promising not to use fertilizer and preserving mature trees.
“We want to provide a financial incentive to do good things that help us in addressing a very large issue for the community,鈥� said Mayor Justin Wilson, 鈥渁nd that only works if people participate, and I think the participation was anemic.鈥�
Property owners can apply for the updated credits starting Dec. 1 through Feb. 15.
The council鈥檚 move also simplifies the application process for the credits.
