Upcoming Rate Schedules
New Buffer and Nutrient ILF Applications in Jordan Lake Upper New Hope and Lower New Hope Areas are Temporarily Suspended.
ILF Rate Updates
This page is used for posting the expected upcoming rate adjustments pursuant to the rules in 15A NCAC 02R.
Current Rates are posted at this location: Current Rate Schedules
Rate Adjustments
The Division of Mitigation Services sets rates for mitigation credits using Actual Cost Methods. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0402 the rate schedule for the DMS Statewide Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Program is adjusted annually. Pursuant to 15A NCAC 02R .0601, the rate schedule for the DMS Riparian Buffer In-Lieu Fee Program shall be adjusted annually and evaluated quarterly. 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. Quarterly evaluations result in rate adjustments when rate calculations exceed existing rates by 10% or more.
Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Standard Service Areas
| Service Area | Mitigation Type | Rate Per Credit (Effective 7/1/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide Standard | Stream | $791.19 |
| Statewide Standard | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | $90,968.95 |
| Statewide Standard | Coastal Wetlands | $770,924.04 |
Statewide Stream & Wetland ILF Program Rates for Premium Rate Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0402 (e))
| Service Area | Mitigation Type | Rate Per Credit (Effective 7/1/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba 03050102 and 03050103 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | Standard Rate will apply |
| French Broad 06010105 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | Standard Rate will apply |
| French Broad 06010106 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | $132,556.92 |
| Little Tennessee 06010203 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | $135,849.56 |
| Neuse 03020201 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | $136,034.98 |
| Yadkin 03040201 | Freshwater Wetlands (Riparian and Non-riparian) | $159,935.20 |
Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Standard Service Areas
| Service Area | Mitigation Type | DMS Rate Per Credit (through 9/30/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate Areas | Riparian Buffer (sq. ft.) | $1.28 |
Riparian Buffer ILF Rates for Premium Service Areas (per 15A NCAC 02R .0601 (c))
| Service Area | Mitigation Type | DMS Rate Per Credit (Through 9/30/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Randleman | Riparian Buffer | $6.03 |
| Cape Fear Jordan Lake Upper & Lower New Hope | Riparian Buffer | TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED |
| Goose Creek | Riparian Buffer | $1.79 |
| Neuse Falls Lake (Upper & Lower) | Riparian Buffer | $3.60 |
Nutrient Offset Rates Per Credit (Term Credits)
| Service Area | Nutrient | DMS Rate (per pound) (Through 9/30/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lake Watershed- Haw | Nitrogen | $158.76 |
| Jordan Lake Watershed- Haw | Phosphorus | $971.99 |
| Jordan Lake Watershed- Upper & Lower New Hope | Nitrogen & Phosphorus | TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED |
| Neuse Program (03020202, 03020203, 03020204) | Nitrogen | $18.70 |
| Neuse 03020201 Outside Falls Lake Watershed | Nitrogen | $28.22 |
| Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed | Nitrogen | $7.48 |
| Neuse- Falls Lake Watershed | Phosphorus | $530.07 |
| Tar-Pamlico Basin | Nitrogen | $12.75 |
| Tar-Pamlico Basin | Phosphorus | $188.55 |