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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.
Official resources
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.
Selection criteria
- Compliance with all program eligibility requirements.
- Complete application with all required documents and signatures.
- Work completed, inspected, and verified as eligible.
How to apply
- Step 1: Get a municipal building permit
- Apply for the backwater valve permit with your local municipality before installation.
- Step 2: Complete the installation and inspection
- Have a licensed contractor install the valve.
- Obtain municipal inspection approval after installation.
- Step 3: Submit the rebate application
- Complete the rebate form and gather the required supporting documents.
- Send the application by email, scan and email, or mail it to Peel Region.
- Step 4: Wait for processing
- Your application will be reviewed and processed after receipt.
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
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