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Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection work
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,650
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Location
Amherstburg, Toronto, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program helps Toronto homeowners reduce basement flooding risk through subsidies for eligible flood protection work. It supports home plumbing assessments, backwater valves, sump pumps, backup power, 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 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Amherstburg, Toronto, Windsor
- 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
- Basement flood protection upgrades for residential properties
- Installation of devices to reduce sewer backflow and flooding risk
- Drainage-related home improvements to protect basements from water intrusion
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- Original electronic contractor invoices
- Home plumbing assessment form, if applicable
- Before-and-after photos, if applicable
- Property sketch, for exemption requests
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Toronto
- Owners of single-family homes
- Owners of duplex, triplex, and fourplex homes
Who is not eligible
- Non-residential properties
- Homeowners outside the City of Toronto
- Work done by unlicensed contractors
Eligible expenses
- Home plumbing assessments
- Backwater valve installation or replacement, including alarms
- Sump pump installation or replacement, including alarms and battery backup power
- Foundation drain severance and capping
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Downspout disconnection work
- Replacement, upgrade, or addition of a sump pump not covered by the program
- Work performed without an obtainable permit
- Electro-pneumatic backwater valves
- Work done before the eligible program date
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the application for eligibility.
- Incomplete applications are not processed.
- Applicants are notified by email if the application is denied.
- Approved subsidies are paid after review of the submitted documents.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the City.
- Funding is first-come, first-served and subject to annual approval.
- Some work requires a building plumbing permit and final inspection.
- Invoices must show the work was paid in full.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. 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 Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
This program helps Toronto homeowners reduce basement flooding risk through subsidies for eligible flood protection work. It supports home plumbing assessments, backwater valves, sump pumps, backup power, and foundation drain severance and capping.
How much funding can be received?
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Funds up to 100% 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:
Toronto residential property owner
Single-family to fourplex home
Licensed contractor work required
What expenses are eligible under Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Basement flood protection upgrades for residential properties
Installation of devices to reduce sewer backflow and flooding risk
Drainage-related home improvements to protect basements from water intrusion
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 Other Support