Summary
If the $20 stormwater fee is ruled a tax under the city charter, the city could lose $5.4 million a year — a scenario that would nearly drain reserves by 2031.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5.4 million a year in revenue at risk.
Property owners currently pay the fee; its loss would shift costs to the general fund.
All taxpayers would face pressure to replace the lost revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 28, 2026
If the $20 stormwater fee is ruled a tax under the city charter, the city could lose $5.4 million a year — a scenario that would nearly drain reserves by 2031.
Budget and Finance Committee — June 3, 2026
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision regarding stormwater fees poses a potential $6.75 million revenue exposure for Allentown. City administration is exploring legal and administrative options to mitigate the impact on the general fund.
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