San Jose Approves FY27 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Assessments for Property Tax Roll

San Jose Approves FY27 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Assessments for Property Tax RollThe San Jose City Council has unanimously authorized the placement of the fiscal year 2026-2027 sanitary and storm sewer service charges on the Santa Clara County secured property tax roll following a brief public hearing.

Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-2027 sanitary sewer service and use charge and storm sewer service charge assessments.

The approved utility charges will be placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County secured property tax roll for collection.

A public commenter voiced support for the measure, highlighting the critical societal role of wastewater treatment plant staff.

During its August 11, 2026 meeting, the San Jose City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 sanitary sewer service and use charge, along with the storm sewer service charge assessments. The approval officially authorizes the city to place these utility charges on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County secured property tax roll. The procedural move ensures the city can collect the revenues required to operate and maintain San Jose's wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The vote followed a brief public hearing that drew limited but supportive public testimony. During the hearing, a participating resident expressed support for the assessments, acknowledging the necessity of the charges and praising the work of the city's treatment plant and waste disposal personnel. "It keeps our society from going through some very painful times," the commenter noted, while also suggesting the city could do more to educate the public on the mandatory nature and specific costs of such assessments. The motion to approve the assessments was introduced by Councilmember Kondelis, seconded by Councilmember Cohen, and passed unanimously by the council.