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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Peel Region offers a sanitary backwater valve rebate of up to $1,500. It supports homeowners installing qualifying backwater valves to help reduce basement flooding risk.
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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 : 1,500 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of a sanitary backwater valve on a residential property.
- Work to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer backflow.
Documents Needed
- Completed rebate application form.
- Building permit from the local municipality.
- Paid contractor invoice showing the work completed and valve connection.
- Proof of municipal inspection approval.
- Signed acknowledgment or release form, if downspouts remain connected.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Peel Region.
- Residential property owners of single dwellings, semis, or townhomes.
Who is not eligible
- Corporations and other business entities.
- Multi-unit dwellings sharing a sewer lateral.
- Basement apartments sharing a sewer lateral.
Eligible expenses
- Costs invoiced for sanitary backwater valve installation.
- Valve supply, installation, permit, and related taxable costs shown on the contractor invoice.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications for non-residential properties or business entities.
- Valves connected to the storm lateral instead of the sanitary lateral.
- Multi-unit dwellings or basement apartments sharing a sewer lateral.
- Work completed without the required permit or inspection approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Peel Region.
- City of Brampton.
- City of Mississauga.
- Town of Caledon.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed and processed within 5 business days of receipt.
- Approved applications receive a cheque by mail within 4 to 6 weeks.
- Applications that do not meet requirements may be denied.
- Funding is issued while funds remain available.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed and processed within 5 business days.
- Approved rebates are paid by cheque within 4 to 6 weeks.
- Funding is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Backwater valve rebate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Backwater valve rebate. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Backwater valve rebate?
Peel Region offers a sanitary backwater valve rebate of up to $1,500. It supports homeowners installing qualifying backwater valves to help reduce basement flooding risk.
How much funding can be received?
Backwater valve rebate Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Backwater valve rebate program?
To be eligible for the Backwater valve rebate program, you must:
Residential property in Peel Region.
Installed after July 16, 2024.
Applicant must be an individual owner.
What expenses are eligible under Backwater valve rebate?
Installation of a sanitary backwater valve on a residential property.
Work to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer backflow.
Who can I contact for more information about the Backwater valve rebate?
You can contact Region of Peel by email at publicworkscustserv@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-791-7800 ext. 4409.
Where is the Backwater valve rebate available?
The Backwater valve rebate program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Backwater valve rebate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Backwater valve rebate is a Grant and Funding