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Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection upgrades
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program now shows expanded eligible work, higher per-property subsidy limits, and new effective dates for the updated funding rules.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program now shows expanded eligible work, higher per-property subsidy limits, and new effective dates for the updated funding rules.
Basement flooding subsidy expanded
The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program now shows an expanded subsidy structure effective May 1, 2026 for eligible work completed on or after November 12, 2025. The updated program now lists up to $6,650 per property and adds or revises eligible work including a home plumbing assessment, backwater valves and alarms, sump pumps with alarm and battery backup power, and foundation drain severance and capping. The page also now shows the current support contact as BasementFlooding@toronto.ca and 416-338-7668 for checking subsidy history, and the supporting assessment form title now appears as Notice of Collection instead of Assessment Home Plumbing. The support material for mandatory downspout disconnection remains separate and is still identified as not eligible for a subsidy.
Funding available
$ 6,650
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened May 1, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Registered owners of single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex properties within the City of Toronto
See full eligibility
Overview
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program offers up to $6,650 per property to registered owners of single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex homes in the City of Toronto to reduce basement flooding risk. Eligible work includes home plumbing assessments, backwater valves or sump pumps with alarms, and foundation drain severance and capping.
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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 : 6,650 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Toronto
- 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
- Home plumbing assessments
- Installation or replacement of backwater valves and alarms
- Installation or replacement of sump pumps, alarms, and battery backup power
- Severance and capping of a home’s storm sewer or external weeping tile connection
Documents Needed
- Original electronic invoices from your contractor and any sub-contractors
- Home Plumbing Assessment Form, if applying for a home plumbing assessment
- Photos of the sump pump and discharge pipe at the exterior of the property, if applying for sump pump installation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex properties within the City of Toronto
Eligible expenses
- Home plumbing assessment
- Installation or replacement of backwater valves, including alarms
- Installation or replacement of sump pumps, including alarms and battery backup power
- Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe severance and capping
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Disconnecting the downspouts from your property’s eavestrough system
Selection criteria
- Subsidies are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to apply
- Before work starts, verify that your contractor and any sub-contractors have a valid City of Toronto business licence.
- For a home plumbing assessment, have your licensed plumber complete the Home Plumbing Assessment Form and give you a copy to include with your application.
- For backwater valve installation, obtain a building permit and request an inspection once installation is complete; do not enclose or cover the valve before the inspection is complete.
- For sump pump installation, take photos of the sump pump and discharge pipe at the exterior of the property after installation.
- Complete the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program online application.
- Include the original electronic invoices from your contractor and any sub-contractors.
Processing and Agreement
- The City will review your application and determine your eligibility for a subsidy.
- Incomplete applications or applications missing required documentation will not be processed.
- If your application is denied, you will be notified by email.
- It can take up to 10 weeks to receive the subsidy.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Program
What is the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program offers up to $6,650 per property to registered owners of single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex homes in the City of Toronto to reduce basement flooding risk. Eligible work includes home plumbing assessments, backwater valves or sump pumps with alarms, and foundation drain severance and capping.
How much funding can be received?
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,650 per project.
Who is eligible for the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program, you must:
Registered owner of a single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex property within the City of Toronto
Property must meet the program’s downspout and Zoning By-law requirements
Contractor and sub-contractors must have a valid City of Toronto business licence
What expenses are eligible under Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Home plumbing assessments
Installation or replacement of backwater valves and alarms
Installation or replacement of sump pumps, alarms, and battery backup power
Severance and capping of a home’s storm sewer or external weeping tile connection
Who can I contact for more information about the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
You can contact Town of Amherstburg by email at BasementFlooding@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-338-7668.
Where is the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program available?
The Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding