In June 2022, Cobourg Council adopted a Stormwater Asset Management Plan and approved the implementation of a dedicated funding source for stormwater management, similar to the full cost recovery system that is in place for water and wastewater assets in Cobourg.
The Town provides stormwater management services to protect the community and environment from the implications of stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is water that flows off properties mostly due to rain and snow events. Along the way, the stormwater picks up debris, chemicals and other pollutants from rooftops and paved surfaces that enter the storm collection system and is often treated in stormwater ponds or oil grit-separators before outletting to a creek or Lake Ontario. Ponds will slowly release treated water back into the environment which mitigates flooding, erosion, and pollution downstream.
Hard surfaces like roofs, driveways, roads and parking lots increase the amount of runoff from both private and public properties. All property owners benefit from stormwater management infrastructure throughout the Town regardless if their property is serviced with sewers or their runoff drains towards the road.
| Property Type | 2023 (Rate per hectare) | 2024 (Rate per hectare) | 2025 (Rate per hectare) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commercial |
$1,809.44 |
$1,872.70 | $1,938.16 |
| Institutional |
$1,507.87 |
$1,560.58 | $1,615.13 |
| Industrial |
$1,608.39 |
$1,664.62 | $1,772.81 |
| Agricultural/vacant |
$402.10 |
$416.15 | $430.70 |
| Residential (low density) |
$904.72 |
$936.35 | $969.08 |
| Residential (medium density) |
$1,206.29 |
$1,248.46 | $1,292.11 |
| Residential (high density) |
$1,507.87 |
$1,560.58 | $1,615.13 |
How Annual Rates are Calculated:
Annual rates are calculated per hectare of property.
Rate Calculation Examples
2023 Stormwater Charges
Your annual charges will be divided equally over your remaining 2023 Lakefront Utility bills.
2024 Stormwater Charges
Starting in January 2024, Stormwater charges will be divided evenly across 12 months of your Lakefront Utility Bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Be sure to read this Frequently Asked Questions document for more information.
Why This New Rate is Being Implemented
For more information regarding the implementation of new Stormwater Management fees please review the Stormwater Asset Management Plan and Funding Assessment
The Stormwater Management Service Charges By-Law can be found on our By-Law page under Environmental By-laws.
Think Your Property Area is Incorrect?
The Town of Cobourg received all property sizes from MPAC. The appeal process for stormwater rates is related to the property area listed on your MPAC assessment.
If you believe your property size needs to be confirmed, submit a property confirmation request form, and a Town of Cobourg staff member will follow up with you.
Property Confirmation Request Form
Questions?
If you have additional questions and would like to speak with staff please email stormwater@cobourg.ca
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