The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners convenes on Monday, October 26, 2026, to conduct a public hearing and vote on proposed rate adjustments for the county stormwater utility fee across unincorporated Kitsap County.
Members of the public who cannot attend the morning proceedings in person have been invited to submit written comments or participate via remote video conference.
Financial Relief for the Deficit-Stricken County Road Fund A central justification for the utility rate increase involves a complex fiscal transaction between the stormwater utility and the Kitsap County Road Fund.
These rules compel the county to systematically inspect, clean, and repair catch basins, detention ponds, bioswales, and underground pipe networks.
Property owners receive stormwater utility charges on their twice-yearly property tax statements managed by the Kitsap County Treasurer.
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on a resolution adjusting unincorporated stormwater utility fees to $149 in 2027 and $156 in 2028 to relieve the county road fund.