Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,600
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $1,500 toward backwater valve installation in Richmond Hill. It supports basement flooding prevention work, including approved installation and related permit requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,600 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of a backwater valve inside a home
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Invoice marked paid in full and itemized
- Copy of the signed building permit
- Proof of final inspection completion
- Contractor confirmation that weeping tile is not connected to the sanitary sewer, if required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Richmond Hill residents
- Owners of eligible residential properties
Who is not eligible
- New homes in planning or under construction
- Properties outside Richmond Hill
- Homes on septic systems
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation labour and materials
- Permit fees and taxes
- Approved contractor charges for eligible work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Outdoor backwater valve installations
- Homeowner labour
- Work completed without a paid invoice
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Richmond Hill
Selection criteria
- Compliance with program eligibility and documentation requirements.
- Applications are assessed on a first come, first served basis in Richmond Hill.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the online subsidy application form.
- Enter property, contractor, permit, and cost information.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Upload the paid invoice and signed building permit.
- Include any required contractor confirmation and other supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit online
- Submit the completed form and documents through the City’s online application portal.
- Step 4: Wait for review
- City staff review the application after submission.
- Incomplete applications are not processed until all information is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- City staff review eligibility within 10 business days in Richmond Hill.
- Incomplete applications are held until missing information is provided.
- If approved, reimbursement is issued after satisfactory review of the application package.
Additional information
- Subsidies are subject to available funding and are first come, first served in Richmond Hill.
- Applications with errors or missing documents will be delayed until completed.
- Halton’s program allows payment by cheque after review and approval of a complete application.
- The homeowner remains responsible for ongoing maintenance and replacement of installed equipment.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy Program
What is the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy?
This program offers up to $1,500 toward backwater valve installation in Richmond Hill. It supports basement flooding prevention work, including approved installation and related permit requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,600 per project.
Who is eligible for the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy program, you must:
Richmond Hill residential property
Installed by licensed contractor
Work completed before applying
What expenses are eligible under Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy?
Installation of a backwater valve inside a home
Who can I contact for more information about the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at basementfloodingsubsidy@halton.ca or by phone at 905-771-8800.
Where is the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy available?
The Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy is a Other Support