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City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Subsidies for basement flood protection work
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 6,650
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Timeline
- Open Date : May 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
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
- Basement flood prevention work on residential properties.
- Home plumbing assessments.
- Installation or replacement of backwater valves, sump pumps, and related alarms.
- Foundation drain (weeping tile) severance and capping.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Original electronic contractor invoice(s)
- Home Plumbing Assessment Form, if applicable
- Photos of sump pump installation, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of single-family homes
- Owners of duplexes
- Owners of triplexes
- Owners of fourplexes
Who is not eligible
- Property owners outside the City of Toronto
- Owners of property types other than single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, or fourplexes
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Selection criteria
- Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is subject to annual approval by City Council.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the work
- Verify that the contractor and any subcontractors hold a valid City of Toronto business licence.
- Complete the eligible flood protection work.
- Step 2: Gather required support documents
- Collect the original electronic invoice(s) from the contractor and any subcontractors.
- For a home plumbing assessment, include the completed assessment form.
- For a sump pump, include photos of the installed system and discharge pipe.
- Step 3: Submit the online application
- Complete the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program online application.
- Upload the required documents and submit the application.
- Step 4: Wait for review
- The City reviews the submission and determines eligibility.
- You will be notified by email if the application is denied.
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
- Applications are reviewed by the City of Toronto.
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be processed.
- Subsidies are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Funding is subject to annual approval by City Council.
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:
Toronto residential property owner
Licensed contractor used for the work
Application submitted on time
What expenses are eligible under City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Basement flood prevention work on residential properties.
Home plumbing assessments.
Installation or replacement of backwater valves, sump pumps, and related alarms.
Foundation drain (weeping tile) 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 Other Support