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FEES Stormwater Fees are billed annually on every land parcel in Cape Coral. These fees are based on the amount of runoff from a property or that property’s impact on the stormwater system (not the appraised value of the property). Some of the benefits that have been realized from stormwater management program are clean water in our canals, estuaries, and bays; reduced erosion and sedimentation in canals; less street ponding and flooding; and improved maintenance of drainage facilities. For property owners who live here, and for individuals and families who have yet to move to Cape Coral, a good stormwater management program will ensure that the environment, the quality of life, and property values are protected for the future. Since this program began in 1990, we have reduced pollution and minimized flooding, which is our continuing goal.
Stormwater Fees are billed annually as a non-ad valorem item on the property tax bills. Click here for questions on Stormwater Fees - FAQ’s.
LOT MOWING PROGRAM
Lot Mowing of vacant parcels (the majority of Cape Coral parcels are undeveloped) is done by the City. The City provides seven (7) mowings per year from April through December to keep neighborhoods safer and more attractive. Keeping down unsightly scrub growth lowers the chance of annoying plants from plaguing residents who live next to vacant lots.
Lot Mowing Fees are billed annually in December. Property owners have the option of maintaining their own lots (growth must be kept under twelve inches) upon written notification to the City within 60 calendar days of the annual bill date. Click here for questions on Lot Mowing Program – FAQ’s.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
Special Assessments are one-time charges to property owners when their property (including vacant property) is serviced for potable (drinking) water, sewer or irrigation water. Once any of these services are available, hookup to water and sewer lines is mandatory for all developed properties. Irrigation line hookup is optional.
For future planned assessment projects contact the City’s Public Works Department 239-574-0730.
CONTRIBUTION IN AID OF CONSTRUCTION
Contribution In Aid of Construction fees are one-time fees charged upon development when properties are not in an assessment area but have City services available (within 200 feet).
CIAC rates are:
Water CIAC = .32 per square foot
Sewer CIAC = 1.05 per square foot
Irrigation CIAC = .33 per square foot
A fifteen (15) year payment plan. Interest rate shall be established at time of application and shall equal current prime lending rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the last day of the month preceeding the application, plus one percent (1%) plus a one percent (1%) adminstrative fee.
IMPACT FEES WATER AND SEWER
Impact Fees are a one-time charge incurred when homeowners hookup to City water and sewer. These fees, plus a $10.00 lien fee, may be paid over a six-year term after the initial fifteen-percent (15%) down payment is made. Billing occurs annually.
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here for impact fee water and sewer rates or call 239-574-0534.
SEAWALL ASSESSMENTS
Seawalls are required on all improved waterfront properties. An alternative seawall may be allowed on freshwater canals only. Unimproved waterfront properties will be required to construct a seawall if those properties are located in a Seawall Assessment Project Area. Contact Public Works Department at 239-574-0717 for more information on seawall construction.
PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes are assessed by Lee County Property Appraisers. For more information call the Lee County Property Appraiser’s Office at 239-533-6100 or visit their website at Lee County Property Line www.leepa.org.
Payment of property taxes and billing of property taxes is handled by the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office. For more information call the Lee County Tax Collector at 239-533-6000 or visit their website Lee County Tax Collector www.leetc.com.
HARDSHIP DEFERRAL PROGRAM
A hardship deferral for the “deferral” of impact fees, betterment fees and assessments (only assessments not billed on the tax bill) is offered by the City for those who cannot afford to make their annual payments.
Each year a completed hardship application must be submitted by July 15th and applicants must meet the program’s qualifications in order for the deferral to be granted. Hardship applicants will not qualify if their property taxes are not current or the assessed property is not homesteaded. Click here for a hardship deferral application to see if you qualify. Click here for the hardship deferral income guidelines. Click here for questions on hardship deferral program or call Customer Billing Services Division at 239-574-7722.
UTILITY CONNECTION GRANT ASSISTANCE
A utility connection assistance grant program is available for those individuals who qualify as low or very-low income families (see chart for income limits). The program will pay the plumbers fees, water meter fee and will reimburse the $40.00 septic permit fee. Click here for the utility connection assistance grant application to see if you qualify. Click here for the utility connection income guidelines. Click here for questions on utility connection assistance grant or call 239-574-7722.
Visit the US Department of Housing & Urban Development website for more information on grants.
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