(August 31, 2009) Beginning October 1, Frisco water customers will be charged a monthly Storm Water Utility Fee. The fee will be $2 per month for the majority of residents. The Frisco City Council adopted the fee in January.
The new fee helps the city comply with state and federal mandates to prevent flooding, protect creeks and reduce erosion. It will also help the city regularly clean storm drains to reduce the potential for storm drain backups and flooding.
The new fee is based on average lot sizes and impervious areas, which are areas that do not absorb storm water. Buildings and parking lots are examples of impervious areas.
Residential properties will be assessed the rates listed below. Commercial properties will be assessed according to the total impervious area within the developments.*
Rates for Single-Family Residential Properties
Lot Size Cost
5,000 sq. ft. or less $1.20 per mos.
5,000 – 20,000 sq. ft. $2.00 per mos.
More than 20,000 sq. ft. $3.85 per mos.
*Other properties will be charged 57 cents per 1,000 sq. ft. impervious area.
For more information on Storm Water Management, contact Engineering Services at 972-292-5400 or visit www.friscotexas.gov/stormwater For questions or issues regarding billing, call 972-292-5575.
