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On September 15th, the Wilsonville City Council approved substantial System Development Charge (SDC) increases, raising the local stormwater rate to $3,532 (from $2,432) and the sewer rate to $14,149 (from $7,102). HBA and members engaged with Councilors and city staff to advocate for a phase-in of the rate increase over multiple years. However, staff moved forward with the full proposed increase, which was approved by Council on September 14. Funding concerns related to major city projects, including the planned expansion of the water and sewer treatment plant and the infrastructure needed for the Frog Pond development area were key in their justification to implement the increase immediately. HBA provided public testimony during the Council meeting and will continue working with the city to identify reforms that can help mitigate some of the projected negative impacts of these increases. On an encouraging note, several members of the City Council have indicated openness to a shift toward assessing SDCs at Certificate of Occupancy, rather than permit issuance. This change is an identified policy objective in our 2025 Policy Agenda and one we’ll keep pushing with local jurisdictions.
On September 15th, the Wilsonville City Council approved substantial System Development Charge (SDC) increases, raising the local stormwater rate to $3,532 (from $2,432) and the sewer rate to $14,149 (from $7,102).
HBA and members engaged with Councilors and city staff to advocate for a phase-in of the rate increase over multiple years. However, staff moved forward with the full proposed increase, which was approved by Council on September 14. Funding concerns related to major city projects, including the planned expansion of the water and sewer treatment plant and the infrastructure needed for the Frog Pond development area were key in their justification to implement the increase immediately.
HBA provided public testimony during the Council meeting and will continue working with the city to identify reforms that can help mitigate some of the projected negative impacts of these increases. On an encouraging note, several members of the City Council have indicated openness to a shift toward assessing SDCs at Certificate of Occupancy, rather than permit issuance. This change is an identified policy objective in our 2025 Policy Agenda and one we’ll keep pushing with local jurisdictions.