Current Rate Schedules Current Rates Request Mitigation | Stream, Wetland & Buffer Process | Nutrient Offset Process Statewide Stream, Wetland and Riparian Buffer Rates The payment amount for DMS to fulfill compensatory mitigation requirements is calculated using the current rate schedule. DMS rates reflect actual program costs for procurement of mitigation credits and program administration. Rates are posted below for standard rate areas as well as for premium rate areas where program costs are significantly higher. Payment amounts are based on the quantity and type of compensatory mitigation specified in the certifications, authorizations or permits issued by municipalities, the N.C. Division of Water Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, as applicable. For detailed information about requesting stream, wetland or buffer credits and invoicing follow this link. Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Standard Service Areas Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate Per Credit (Effective through 6/30/2022) Statewide Standard Stream $603.87 Statewide Standard Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $67,442.06 Statewide Standard Coastal Wetlands $560,000.00 Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Premium Rate Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0402 (e)) Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate Per Credit (Effective through 6/30/2022) Catawba 03050101 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $108,806.92 Catawba 03050102 and 03050103 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $101,450.33 Little Tennessee 06010203 (also requests accepted in Little Tennessee Basin) Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $120,965.90 Neuse 03020201 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $106,619.36 Roanoke 03010104 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $111,573.48 White Oak 03030001 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $94,773.47 Yadkin 03040201 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $149,604.11 Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Standard Service Areas Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate per Credit (through 12/31/2021) Standard Rate Areas Riparian Buffer (sq. ft.) $1.03 Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Premium Service Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0601 (c)) Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate per Credit (through 12/31/2021) Cape Fear Randleman Riparian Buffer $4.69 Cape Fear Jordan Lake Lower New Hope Riparian Buffer $4.69 Catawba Riparian Buffer $1.82 Goose Creek Riparian Buffer $4.69 Rate Adjustments Upcoming rate adjustments are posted two weeks in advance of the effective date of the update. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0402(f) the rate schedule for the DMS Statewide Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Program shall be evaluated and adjusted annually based on actual program costs. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0601, the rate schedule for the DMS Riparian Buffer Mitigation ILF Program shall be evaluated quarterly and updated if needed and also adjusted annually to reflect actual program costs. Nutrient Offset Rates DMS also calculates the rates for nutrient offset credits using an actual cost method. All costs associated with achieving nutrient reductions inclusive of contracts with private entities to design and build offset projects, expenditures for land acquisition and program administrative costs are included. The method ensures that revenues and expenditures are in balance. A customer's total payment is based on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus specified in the verification letter issued by local governments reviewing and approving the development project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0602, the rate schedule for the DMS Nutrient Offset In-Lieu Fee Program shall be adjusted annually and evaluated quarterly. Upcoming rate adjustments are posted two weeks in advance of the effective date of the update. Nutrient Offset Rates Per Credit Service Area Nutrient DMS Rate (per pound) (through 12/31/2021) Jordan Lake Watershed Nitrogen $105.66 Jordan Lake Watershed Phosphorus $689.59 Neuse Program (03020202, 03020203, 03020204) Nitrogen $14.93 Neuse 03020201 Outside the Falls Lake Watershed Nitrogen $24.77 Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed Nitrogen $25.22 Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed Phosphorus $376.06 Tar-Pamlico Basin Nitrogen $9.83 Tar-Pamlico Basin Phosphorus $138.78
Current Rate Schedules Current Rates Request Mitigation | Stream, Wetland & Buffer Process | Nutrient Offset Process Statewide Stream, Wetland and Riparian Buffer Rates The payment amount for DMS to fulfill compensatory mitigation requirements is calculated using the current rate schedule. DMS rates reflect actual program costs for procurement of mitigation credits and program administration. Rates are posted below for standard rate areas as well as for premium rate areas where program costs are significantly higher. Payment amounts are based on the quantity and type of compensatory mitigation specified in the certifications, authorizations or permits issued by municipalities, the N.C. Division of Water Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or the N.C. Division of Coastal Management, as applicable. For detailed information about requesting stream, wetland or buffer credits and invoicing follow this link. Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Standard Service Areas Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate Per Credit (Effective through 6/30/2022) Statewide Standard Stream $603.87 Statewide Standard Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $67,442.06 Statewide Standard Coastal Wetlands $560,000.00 Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Premium Rate Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0402 (e)) Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate Per Credit (Effective through 6/30/2022) Catawba 03050101 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $108,806.92 Catawba 03050102 and 03050103 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $101,450.33 Little Tennessee 06010203 (also requests accepted in Little Tennessee Basin) Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $120,965.90 Neuse 03020201 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $106,619.36 Roanoke 03010104 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $111,573.48 White Oak 03030001 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $94,773.47 Yadkin 03040201 Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non Riparian) $149,604.11 Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Standard Service Areas Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate per Credit (through 12/31/2021) Standard Rate Areas Riparian Buffer (sq. ft.) $1.03 Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Premium Service Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0601 (c)) Service Area Mitigation Type DMS Rate per Credit (through 12/31/2021) Cape Fear Randleman Riparian Buffer $4.69 Cape Fear Jordan Lake Lower New Hope Riparian Buffer $4.69 Catawba Riparian Buffer $1.82 Goose Creek Riparian Buffer $4.69 Rate Adjustments Upcoming rate adjustments are posted two weeks in advance of the effective date of the update. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0402(f) the rate schedule for the DMS Statewide Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Program shall be evaluated and adjusted annually based on actual program costs. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0601, the rate schedule for the DMS Riparian Buffer Mitigation ILF Program shall be evaluated quarterly and updated if needed and also adjusted annually to reflect actual program costs. Nutrient Offset Rates DMS also calculates the rates for nutrient offset credits using an actual cost method. All costs associated with achieving nutrient reductions inclusive of contracts with private entities to design and build offset projects, expenditures for land acquisition and program administrative costs are included. The method ensures that revenues and expenditures are in balance. A customer's total payment is based on the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus specified in the verification letter issued by local governments reviewing and approving the development project. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0602, the rate schedule for the DMS Nutrient Offset In-Lieu Fee Program shall be adjusted annually and evaluated quarterly. Upcoming rate adjustments are posted two weeks in advance of the effective date of the update. Nutrient Offset Rates Per Credit Service Area Nutrient DMS Rate (per pound) (through 12/31/2021) Jordan Lake Watershed Nitrogen $105.66 Jordan Lake Watershed Phosphorus $689.59 Neuse Program (03020202, 03020203, 03020204) Nitrogen $14.93 Neuse 03020201 Outside the Falls Lake Watershed Nitrogen $24.77 Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed Nitrogen $25.22 Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed Phosphorus $376.06 Tar-Pamlico Basin Nitrogen $9.83 Tar-Pamlico Basin Phosphorus $138.78
