This is a reminder that that the signup window for the Stormwater Grants program’s “pre-application” meetings closes March 5. Additionally, all meetings to discuss projects seeking grant funding during the spring 2026 application cycle must occur no later than March 6. Meanwhile, the deadline to submit applications for the Grants’ spring 2026 cycle is March 20. Use this link to request a […]
We are pleased to announce that the signup window is now open for the Stormwater Grants program’s spring 2026 “Pre-App” meetings. PWD is accepting pre-application meeting requests today through March 6, and the application deadline for the Grants spring 2026 cycle is March 20. Use this link to request a (required) pre-application meeting. Do you want to develop a […]
This message is a reminder that Friday, October 17 is the deadline to submit applications during the Stormwater Grants program’s fall 2025 submission cycle. Thinking about preparing an application for the next Grants cycle, in spring 2026? Then be sure to review PWD’s Stormwater Grants Application Guide. This resource explains property eligibility for grants, how to put together a […]
This message is a reminder of our upcoming Stormwater Grants Open House, occurring next week on September 25. Please see below for more information and to register. Also, please note that this Friday, September 19 is the deadline to submit a required pre-application meeting request for property owners pursuing a Stormwater Grants application during the fall 2025 submission cycle. […]
Updated PWD Rates and Charges Philadelphia Water Department’s latest rates and charges went into effect September 1, 2025. Updated charges and fees most relevant to Development Services customers can be found on pages 32-33 within this linked document. Stormwater Grants Program: 2025 Events Stormwater Grants Open House: (September 25, 3:00-6:00 PM) – Are you a […]
This message is a reminder of two upcoming public events, the first of which occurs this Thursday (8/21) afternoon. There is still time to register for both the webinar and September’s Open House. Please see directly below for more information and to register. Stormwater Grants Program: 2025 Events Development Services is pleased to announce two public […]
2024-25 Stormwater Grants Awardees Announced The Philadelphia Water Department recently announced its 2024-2025 Stormwater Grants awardees. A variety of Philadelphia institutions will receive funding for new green stormwater infrastructure retrofits, including six schools, an historic church, and a flamingo habitat. Readers can learn more about the latest awardees and their grant-funded retrofit projects via PWD’s […]
Updated PWD Rates and Charges Philadelphia Water Department’s latest rates and charges went into effect September 1, 2024. Updated charges and fees most relevant to Development Services customers can be found on pages 33-34 within this linked document. Development Checklist resource from Dept. of Planning and Development The Department of Planning and Development recently issued […]
Updated Stormwater Management Review Fees: Now in Effect Starting today, September 1, 2023, Development Services has increased some stormwater management fees and implemented two new charges for review and inspection activities. A one-time inspection charge will now be invoiced along with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) hourly review fee. These cost increases for certain […]
Announcing Stormwater Management Guidance Manual v 3.3! Coming later this summer (Target Date: June 30, 2023): New updates to Philadelphia’s Stormwater Management Guidance Manual! As you may be aware, the Manual serves as the design guide for the installation of stormwater management practices (SMPs) through the PWD Stormwater Regulations and Grants Program. Manual v 3.3 […]