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Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program
Interest-free help for lead pipe replacement
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers an interest-free loan to help replace privately owned lead water service pipes in owner-occupied homes in Thunder Bay. Eligible owners may also qualify for a longer repayment period and a grant under specific low-income credit programs.
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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 : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
Location
- Thunder Bay
- 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
- Replacement of privately owned lead water service pipes
Documents Needed
- Completed Loan Application Form signed by all registered owners
- Completed and dated Job Estimate Form
- Contractor business license number
- Additional information or documentation requested by the City
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential property owners in Thunder Bay
- Owner-occupied dwellings
- Low-income seniors, persons with disabilities, and low-income persons who qualify for the longer loan period
Who is not eligible
- Rental properties
- Industrial properties
- Institutional properties
- Commercial properties
Eligible expenses
- Replacement of the private lead water service extension
- Eligible water service replacement costs approved by the City
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before loan approval
- Surface restoration costs, including driveway repaving and landscaped yard restoration
- Internal plumbing relocation costs not required for the service extension replacement
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Thunder Bay, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Application and supporting documents are reviewed by the City
- The City decides whether to approve the loan and sets the approximate amount
- Applicants receive a written decision and loan agreement to sign
- Approved funds are released after completed work is invoiced and inspected by the City
- Repayment is made through monthly pre-authorized payments
Additional information
- Approval depends on available funding and is handled first come, first served.
- The program may be changed or discontinued by the City at any time.
- The City is not responsible for contractor workmanship or warranties.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan 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 Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program?
This program offers an interest-free loan to help replace privately owned lead water service pipes in owner-occupied homes in Thunder Bay. Eligible owners may also qualify for a longer repayment period and a grant under specific low-income credit programs.
How much funding can be received?
Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program program?
To be eligible for the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program program, you must:
Residential property owner
Owner-occupied home
Lead service extension
What expenses are eligible under Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program?
Replacement of privately owned lead water service pipes
Who can I contact for more information about the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay or by phone at 807-684-2433.
Where is the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program available?
The Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lead Water Service Replacement Loan Program is a Loans and Capital investments