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On July 5, 2019, Cupertino property owners voted on and approved the 2019 Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee.  The fee appears on your property tax bill as a Special Assessment titled “2019 CUPT STORM WATER” that began in tax year 2019/2020.  All revenues generated are used to prevent litter and other pollutants from reaching local creeks and the Bay as well as provide for timely proactive maintenance of aging stormwater infrastructure.  Information about the City of Cupertino Clean Water and Storm Protection Program can be found at Cupertino.org/cleanwater.

In an effort to reduce the financial impact this fee may have on low-income property owners, the City Council is offering a 20 percent cost-share program.  The fee for an average-sized residential parcel is currently $44.42 per year. The cost-share payment would be calculated using that annual fee amount.  Qualifying low-income property owners may apply for the cost-share program using an online form at Cupertino.org/watercostshare.  Upon approval, the City will refund 20% of the Clean Water and Storm Protection Fee collected on your most recent property tax bill. 

For example , if the annual Fee amount on the property tax bill is:

 Approved applicants will receive a check in the amount below:

$ 36.58

$ 7.32

$ 44.42

$ 8.88

$ 55.58

$ 11.12

$ 92.64

$ 18.53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Household income limits: In order to qualify for the cost-share program, the total household income of the property owners must not exceed the limits shown below:

Household Size

1

2

3

4

5

6

Max Income

$51,250

$58,550

$65,850

$73,150

$79,050

$84,900

 

Proof of Qualification:

Property owners who participate in PG&E’s CARE or FERA discount programs will automatically qualify by providing a copy of a recent PG&E bill.  Applicants who do not participate in PG&E’s CARE or FERA discount programs will need to provide proof of income (see examples below). Documentation can be uploaded via the online form.  Note: For your protection, do not upload any documents that contain social security numbers or bank account numbers.

Examples of Documents that can be used:

Most recent pay stub(s) from wages, salaries, or tips

Award letters or check stubs from: pensions, Social Security, Disability Payments, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Benefits, VA Benefits, school grants, scholarships or other aid, insurance settlement documents

How to request the cost share benefit:

Qualifying low-income property owners may apply for the cost-share program using an online form at Cupertino.org/watercostshare. 

Cost-share applications must be received by May 15, 2020 to receive a tax year 2019/2020 refund.  In future tax years, the 2019 CUPT STORM WATER will automatically be reduced by 20% on your property tax bill, though you may be periodically asked to provide proof of income to continue receiving the discount.

Other Discounts Available:

PG&E CARE/FERA

San Jose Water Water Rate Assistance Program

California Water Service Water Rate Assistance Program

Recology Low Income Senior Discount

Santa Clara County Parcel Tax Exemptions

 

 

 

 

Last updated 7/23/2021