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Flood Subsidies

Subsidies for home flood protection measures
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Ontario

Overview

The Municipality of Lakeshore offers flood-related subsidies for eligible home protection measures. The program supports backwater valves, sump pump overflows, and downspout disconnections, with maximum subsidy amounts listed for each measure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Montérégie
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Emergency and Relief
  • Housing
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Installation of backwater valves
  • Installation of sump pump overflows
  • Downspout disconnection to reduce flood risk

Documents Needed

  • Completed information package and application
  • Any required documents listed in the subsidy program package

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Lakeshore residents
  • Homeowners

Eligible expenses

  • Backwater valve installation
  • Sump pump overflow installation
  • Downspout disconnection

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Repair costs to pipes on private property
  • Exploratory digging to determine the cause of the problem

Eligible geographic areas

  • Municipality of Lakeshore, Ontario

Processing and Agreement

  • Contact the Municipality for assistance identifying the cause of the issue.
  • A crew appointment is scheduled for camera inspection of the connection.
  • Other requirements are set out in the subsidy program package.

Additional information

  • Residents can request a one-time free camera inspection of sanitary or storm service connections.
  • Backflow preventors and sump pump overflows must be installed by a licensed plumber to qualify.
  • Applications and other requirements are available in the information package.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Flood Subsidies Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Flood Subsidies. 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 Flood Subsidies?

The Municipality of Lakeshore offers flood-related subsidies for eligible home protection measures. The program supports backwater valves, sump pump overflows, and downspout disconnections, with maximum subsidy amounts listed for each measure.

How much funding can be received?

Flood Subsidies Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $750 per project.

Who is eligible for the Flood Subsidies program?

To be eligible for the Flood Subsidies program, you must: Lakeshore residents only. Licensed plumber required for some measures.

What expenses are eligible under Flood Subsidies?

Installation of backwater valves Installation of sump pump overflows Downspout disconnection to reduce flood risk

Who can I contact for more information about the Flood Subsidies?

You can contact Municipality of Lakeshore by email at subsidies@lakeshore.ca or by phone at 519-728-2818.

Where is the Flood Subsidies available?

The Flood Subsidies program is available Montérégie, Ontario.

Who are the financial supporters of the Flood Subsidies?

Flood Subsidies is funded by Municipality of Lakeshore