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Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant
Compassionate payment for basement flood recovery
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- Funding available
- $ 1,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Halton Region offers a $1,000 compassionate payment for eligible residential basement flooding cases. It supports recovery after flooding caused by a storm-induced wastewater surcharge or a blockage on the regional side of the wastewater system.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $1,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,000
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Optimize production processes
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of residential dwellings in Halton Region
- Tenants of residential dwellings in Halton Region
Who is not eligible
- Corporations
- Business entities
- Applicants whose property is not a residential dwelling
- Applicants whose dwelling is connected to a septic system
Eligible expenses
- Cleanup and recovery costs related to basement flooding.
- Damage-related recovery expenses supported by documentation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from corporations or business entities.
- Flooding cases not reported to Halton Region.
- Applications submitted after the one-year deadline.
Eligible geographic areas
- Halton Region
Activities funded
- Recovery from residential basement flooding.
- Cleanup after flooding caused by sewer surcharge or blockage on the regional side of the wastewater system.
How to apply
- Step 1: Report the flooding
- Report the basement flooding to Halton Region first.
- Keep your Report a Flood Inquiry Number or Work Order Number, if applicable.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Prepare proof of ownership or tenancy.
- Collect photos, videos, and any insurance or repair documents related to the flooding.
- Step 3: Complete the application form
- Fill out the Residential Basement Flooding Grant application form.
- If needed, request a paper copy by calling 311.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Submit the completed form to Halton Region by the method provided.
Documents Needed
- Proof that you own or rent the property.
- Proof of flooding, such as photos or videos.
- Insurance claim documentation, if applicable.
- Supporting documents, quotes, or receipts, if applicable.
- Completed Residential Basement Flooding Grant application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Halton Region.
- The Region may inspect the dwelling or review supporting documentation.
- The Commissioner of Public Works makes the final approval or denial decision.
- The Region may deny applications if information is untrue or access for inspection is refused.
Additional information
- The program is based on compassionate grounds and is not an admission of liability.
- The Region may inspect the dwelling to verify the application.
- Only one grant is available per residential address or tenanted unit.
- The application must be submitted within one year of the flooding incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant Program
What is the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant?
Halton Region offers a $1,000 compassionate payment for eligible residential basement flooding cases. It supports recovery after flooding caused by a storm-induced wastewater surcharge or a blockage on the regional side of the wastewater system.
How much funding can be received?
Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant program?
To be eligible for the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant program, you must:
Individual residential owner or tenant
Property in Halton Region
Flooding reported to Halton Region
What expenses are eligible under Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant?
Cleanup and recovery costs related to basement flooding.
Damage-related recovery expenses supported by documentation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) or by phone at 311.
Where is the Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant available?
The Halton Region Residential Basement Flooding Grant program is available the province of Ontario.