Stormwater Utility Fees

The City of Hendersonville is responsible for the water quality of natural streams within its jurisdiction as mandated by the State and EPA. All storm drains, ditches, pipes, and conveyances carry stormwater to our streams and lakes. This system is referred to as the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). On February 13, 2018, the Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Alderman voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2017-42, implementing a Stormwater Management Program in the City of Hendersonville. By establishing a dedicated funding source through stormwater fees, the City can ensure that the revenue required to manage and maintain this important system is available. A stormwater utility program will enable the City to take a more proactive approach to stormwater management. The City will be able to provide an increased level of system maintenance and repair that is necessary to support the aging infrastructure in Hendersonville. In addition, the utility fees will enable the City to construct necessary capital improvement projects to reduce the risk to public health and safety from flooding. Finally, the fees will support the development of a comprehensive stormwater management and water quality improvement plan, as mandated by Federal and State governments.

To review the state law authorizing stormwater utility fees please read Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68- Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection, Chapter 221- Water and Sewerage, Part 11-Stormwater Management (TCA 68-221-1101) (PDF).

Stormwater Utility Ordinance (PDF)