Brevard County holds stormwater utility rate steady at $64 per ERU

Brevard County holds stormwater utility rate steady at $64 per ERUThe Board of County Commissioners unanimously certified the annual stormwater special assessment roll, leaving the existing rate unchanged while clarifying billing visibility for residents.

Commissioners unanimously adopted the stormwater utility resolution certifying the annual special assessment roll.

The county will maintain its current stormwater rate of $64 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU).

Staff clarified that the stormwater assessment does not appear on TRIM notices but is included on final tax bills.

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the annual stormwater utility special assessment roll during its August 25, 2026, meeting. In presenting the resolution, county staff confirmed there are no proposed changes to the existing stormwater fee, which will remain at $64 per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) for the upcoming billing cycle. The brief discussion during the meeting centered on billing transparency. A local resident, Rick Heffelfinger, questioned why the $64 stormwater fee was absent from the county's Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices, noting that other special assessments, such as those for road and bridge districts, were clearly listed. County staff clarified the billing mechanics, explaining that the stormwater charge is classified as a special assessment that appears "below the line." Because the specific fees are formally adopted after the initial TRIM notices are distributed, the $64 per ERU charge will only appear on the final tax bills issued in the fall. Following the staff explanation, the Board passed the resolution without further debate or objection.