If you pay non-residential stormwater fees, you can use the newly improved tool to see how your bills are calculated and determine if an appeal may\u00a0lead to savings.<\/p>\n
The app also makes it easier to explore options for credits that can lower costs.<\/p>\n
New Parcel Viewer features include:<\/h4>\n\n- A fresh, modern look<\/strong> and design<\/li>\n
- A welcoming landing page<\/strong> with helpful information about PWD\u2019s stormwater charge<\/li>\n
- Improved map and property search<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Mobile-device compatibility<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Updated aerial photos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We want customers to review their property and file an appeal if they believe there is an error. Think you might need to correct a mistake? Get details about the stormwater appeals and downloadable appeal applications here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\u201cThis web resource is something that our customers really appreciate because it makes the process we use when assessing stormwater fees transparent and accessible,\u201d says Stormwater Billing & Incentives Program Manager Erin Williams<\/strong>.<\/cite> \u201cWith the 2019 update, it\u2019s even easier to use<\/strong> and we really focused on a design that makes taking action a natural next step<\/strong> if you want to apply for credits<\/a> or even consider funding green infrastructure improvements with our grant programs<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAbout Parcel Viewer<\/h3>\n
Parcel Viewer became available to the public in 2010 when parcel-based stormwater billing was introduced to more accurately reflect costs associated with large, impervious areas. Stormwater fees support the City\u2019s infrastructure investments needed to meet federally mandated pollution reduction goals.<\/p>\n
Using Parcel Viewer:<\/h4>\n
Users can enter an address, an account number or search an interactive map to find detailed data about the types of surfaces found on every parcel in the City of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
For each non-residential parcel<\/strong>, which can include properties ranging from strip malls to synagogues to sports stadiums, the site shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Gross area<\/strong> of the entire parcel.<\/li>\n
- Which parts are classified as impervious area<\/strong> \u2013 surfaces that don\u2019t soak up stormwater.<\/li>\n
- How these characteristics impact the stormwater fee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- The total monthly<\/strong> stormwater fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nA sample of what Parcel Viewer shows users by property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Also listed are any existing credits<\/strong> that are applied to the parcel. These discounts are offered by the Water Department to incentivize on-site stormwater management using green infrastructure or to reduce costs for certain customers.<\/p>\nInformation and resources needed to start applications for the credits are provided alongside data about the parcel. Because the aerial photo map shows which areas of a property are impervious, it allows businesses and organizations to consider where grant-funded green infrastructure upgrades could be constructed.<\/p>\n
If you are interested in that option, use the Credits Explorer app<\/strong><\/a> to sketch out green stormwater tools on parcel maps to see the stormwater benefits and potential savings.<\/p>\nAs of 2018, about $90 million<\/strong> in grant funding from the Water Department has encouraged green stormwater improvements at +160 non-residential properties in the city, including schools<\/a>, nonprofits<\/a>, and faith-based organizations<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nAbout Stormwater Billing<\/h4>\n
All properties in the City of Philadelphia are assessed a monthly fee to recover costs associated with managing stormwater. The amount charged for stormwater on a monthly bill depends on the type of property.<\/p>\n
Property types are based on an individual property's use and not on its zoning classification. PWD gets property use information from the Office of Property Assessment (OPA). Residential customers pay a standard flat rate based on the average property size and average impervious area on all residential properties throughout the City.<\/p>\n
Learn more:<\/h5>\nHow Stormwater Fees Are Calculated<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New web features make it easier than ever to see how we determine stormwater fees by looking at which parts of a property are draining into City sewers. Having that knowledge is the first step to filing an appeal if you think we got it wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"custom_css":"","custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[8,42,77,95,99],"class_list":["post-782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infrastructure","tag-announcement","tag-grants","tag-rain-check","tag-stormwater","tag-tips-and-how-to","wpautop"],"acf":{"suggested":null},"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Explore Your Property on Revamped \u2018Parcel Viewer’ Web App","url":"http:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":""},"articleSection":"Infrastructure","author":[],"creator":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"@PhillyH2O Blog","logo":""},"keywords":["announcement","grants","rain check","stormwater","tips and how-to"],"dateCreated":"2019-07-26T19:33:00Z","datePublished":"2019-07-26T19:33:00Z","dateModified":"2022-12-03T16:40:58Z"},"rendered":"
We want customers to review their property and file an appeal if they believe there is an error. Think you might need to correct a mistake? Get details about the stormwater appeals and downloadable appeal applications here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis web resource is something that our customers really appreciate because it makes the process we use when assessing stormwater fees transparent and accessible,\u201d says Stormwater Billing & Incentives Program Manager Erin Williams<\/strong>.<\/cite> \u201cWith the 2019 update, it\u2019s even easier to use<\/strong> and we really focused on a design that makes taking action a natural next step<\/strong> if you want to apply for credits<\/a> or even consider funding green infrastructure improvements with our grant programs<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Parcel Viewer became available to the public in 2010 when parcel-based stormwater billing was introduced to more accurately reflect costs associated with large, impervious areas. Stormwater fees support the City\u2019s infrastructure investments needed to meet federally mandated pollution reduction goals.<\/p>\n Users can enter an address, an account number or search an interactive map to find detailed data about the types of surfaces found on every parcel in the City of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n For each non-residential parcel<\/strong>, which can include properties ranging from strip malls to synagogues to sports stadiums, the site shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n A sample of what Parcel Viewer shows users by property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Also listed are any existing credits<\/strong> that are applied to the parcel. These discounts are offered by the Water Department to incentivize on-site stormwater management using green infrastructure or to reduce costs for certain customers.<\/p>\n Information and resources needed to start applications for the credits are provided alongside data about the parcel. Because the aerial photo map shows which areas of a property are impervious, it allows businesses and organizations to consider where grant-funded green infrastructure upgrades could be constructed.<\/p>\n If you are interested in that option, use the Credits Explorer app<\/strong><\/a> to sketch out green stormwater tools on parcel maps to see the stormwater benefits and potential savings.<\/p>\n As of 2018, about $90 million<\/strong> in grant funding from the Water Department has encouraged green stormwater improvements at +160 non-residential properties in the city, including schools<\/a>, nonprofits<\/a>, and faith-based organizations<\/a>.<\/p>\n All properties in the City of Philadelphia are assessed a monthly fee to recover costs associated with managing stormwater. The amount charged for stormwater on a monthly bill depends on the type of property.<\/p>\n Property types are based on an individual property's use and not on its zoning classification. PWD gets property use information from the Office of Property Assessment (OPA). Residential customers pay a standard flat rate based on the average property size and average impervious area on all residential properties throughout the City.<\/p>\n New web features make it easier than ever to see how we determine stormwater fees by looking at which parts of a property are draining into City sewers. Having that knowledge is the first step to filing an appeal if you think we got it wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"custom_css":"","custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[8,42,77,95,99],"class_list":["post-782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infrastructure","tag-announcement","tag-grants","tag-rain-check","tag-stormwater","tag-tips-and-how-to","wpautop"],"acf":{"suggested":null},"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Explore Your Property on Revamped \u2018Parcel Viewer’ Web App","url":"http:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/water.phila.gov\/blog\/revamped-parcel-viewer\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":""},"articleSection":"Infrastructure","author":[],"creator":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"@PhillyH2O Blog","logo":""},"keywords":["announcement","grants","rain check","stormwater","tips and how-to"],"dateCreated":"2019-07-26T19:33:00Z","datePublished":"2019-07-26T19:33:00Z","dateModified":"2022-12-03T16:40:58Z"},"rendered":"\n
About Parcel Viewer<\/h3>\n
Using Parcel Viewer:<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAbout Stormwater Billing<\/h4>\n
Learn more:<\/h5>\n
How Stormwater Fees Are Calculated<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"