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City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection work
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
The City of Toronto offers subsidies of up to $6,650 per property to help reduce basement flooding risk. The program supports home plumbing assessments and flood protection work such as backwater valves, sump pumps, 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
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home plumbing assessments.
- Installation or replacement of backwater valves and backwater valve alarms.
- Installation or replacement of a sump pump, alarm and battery backup power.
- Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe severance and capping.
Documents Needed
- Original electronic invoice(s) from your contractor and any sub-contractors.
- Home Plumbing Assessment Form completed by your licensed plumber, for a home plumbing assessment subsidy.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex properties within the City of Toronto.
Eligible expenses
- Professional home plumbing assessment
- Backwater valve installation or replacement, including alarms
- Sump pump installation or replacement, including alarms and battery backup power
- Foundation drain (weeping tile) severance and capping
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Downspout disconnection from the eavestrough system.
Selection criteria
- Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is subject to annual approval by City Council.
How to apply
- Before work starts, verify that your contractor and any sub-contractors have a valid City of Toronto business licence using the Business Licence Lookup tool or by calling 416-392-6700.
- For a home plumbing assessment, have your licensed plumber complete the Home Plumbing Assessment Form and include a copy with your application.
- If installing a sump pump and a built-in or separate battery backup, have the contractor itemize the cost of each component separately on the invoice.
- Complete the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program online application.
- Include the original electronic invoice(s) from your contractor and any sub-contractors.
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the application and supporting documents.
- Eligibility is determined after review.
- If approved, the subsidy is issued after processing.
- If denied, the applicant is notified by email.
- Processing can take up to 10 weeks.
Additional information
- You are not required to implement any of the plumber’s recommendations to receive a subsidy for the home plumbing assessment.
- You can check whether your property has already received subsidies by contacting BasementFlooding@toronto.ca or 416-338-7668.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Program
What is the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
The City of Toronto offers subsidies of up to $6,650 per property to help reduce basement flooding risk. The program supports home plumbing assessments and flood protection work such as backwater valves, sump pumps, and foundation drain severance and capping.
How much funding can be received?
City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,650 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program, you must:
Must be the registered owner of a single-family residential, duplex, triplex or fourplex property within the City of Toronto.
The property must meet the program’s subsidy conditions, including the lifetime maximum for each eligible work type.
The contractor and any sub-contractors must have a valid City of Toronto business licence, and the application must be submitted within the required time limit.
What expenses are eligible under City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Home plumbing assessments.
Installation or replacement of backwater valves and backwater valve alarms.
Installation or replacement of a sump pump, alarm and battery backup power.
Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe severance and capping.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at BasementFlooding@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-338-7668.
Where is the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program available?
The City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding