The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a municipal stormwater fee imposed by the Borough of West Chester is legally a tax. This decision affects how municipalities may fund stormwater management programs and has broader implications for local government finance.
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Media Coverage · May 12, 2026
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on April 30, 2026, that a municipal stormwater fee is actually a tax. This decision came from a case involving the Borough of West Chester, which charged property owners based on impervious surfaces to fund stormwater management. The ruling affects how municipalities can legally structure and collect fees or taxes for environmental infrastructure.
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Media Coverage · May 12, 2026
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On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision affecting how municipalities fund stormwater management programs. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, the Court held that a municipal stormwater “fee” was, in fact, a tax, with implications for how these programs can be structured and funded. In 2016, the Borough of West Chester adopted a “stream protection fee” to fund its stormwater management system, including infrastructure maintenance and compliance w
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on April 30, 2026, that a municipal stormwater fee is actually a tax. This decision came from a case involving the Borough of West Chester, which charged property owners based on impervious surfaces to fund stormwater management. The ruling affects how municipalities can legally structure and collect fees or taxes for environmental infrastructure.
On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision affecting how municipalities fund stormwater management programs. In Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher …
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