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Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program
Home flood prevention fee support
Latest source updateLast Update: June 13, 2026Latest change: The page now shows the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program, including eligible home flood-prevention work, required documents, and the permit-fee waiver terms.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program, including eligible home flood-prevention work, required documents, and the permit-fee waiver terms.
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program details now visible
The page now shows the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program for residents making home improvements to reduce basement-flooding risk. It covers building permits for installation of a backwater valve, installation of a sump pump, and repair or replacement of a sanitary line only when paired with a backwater valve installation. The page also now lists the application documents for each permit type, including a completed building permit application form, a homeowner release form, specifications for the device or work, and a floor plan or survey. It states that between 2014 and 2024 the City of Burlington waived $567K in building permit fees, and that permit fees for the covered backwater valve, sump pump, and sanitary line work will not be charged.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Burlington’s home flood prevention program supports residents with permit fee subsidies for basement flood prevention work. Eligible improvements include backwater valve installation, sump pump installation, and repair or replacement of a sanitary line with a backwater valve.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Burlington
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- 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 a backwater valve
- Installation of a sump pump
- Repair or replacement of a sanitary line with a backwater valve
Documents Needed
- Completed Building permit application form
- Homeowner release form
- Specifications for the backwater valve or sump pump, including data sheets, make and model
- Floor plan or survey showing the approximate location of the device, the sump pump discharge location, or the details of the sanitary line work
- BMEC approval or CCMC/Minister’s Rulings for innovative materials, when required
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
Eligible expenses
- Building permit cost for installation of a backwater valve
- Building permit cost for installation of a sump pump
- Building permit cost for repair or replacement of a sanitary line, only with the installation of a backwater valve
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Permit fees for work not listed as eligible
Eligible geographic areas
- Burlington, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the permit application
- Complete the building permit application form.
- Complete the homeowner release form.
- Step 2: Gather required project documents
- Provide device specifications and data sheets.
- Provide a floor plan or survey showing the work location.
- Include BMEC approval or CCMC/Minister’s Rulings when required.
- Step 3: Submit the permit application
- Submit the required documents with the building permit application.
Processing and Agreement
- The owner acknowledges that the City’s decision to subsidize the permit cost is not an admission of liability or responsibility for past or future sewer backups or overland flooding damage.
- The owner agrees not to use the subsidized permit fee as evidence in any legal proceeding against the City, its councillors, officers, employees, or agents.
- The owner accepts that the existing private wastewater and storm water systems on the property remain the owner’s responsibility, including future maintenance and upkeep of completed work.
- If the property is sold or leased, the owner will inform the purchaser or lessee of the completed work and the applicable maintenance requirements.
Additional information
- Only one building permit application form is required if multiple eligible works are proposed together.
- The City notes that the Engineering Services Department will review the proposed discharge location for sump pump installations through a site visit.
- The program has covered building permit fees since 2014.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program Program
What is the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program?
The City of Burlington’s home flood prevention program supports residents with permit fee subsidies for basement flood prevention work. Eligible improvements include backwater valve installation, sump pump installation, and repair or replacement of a sanitary line with a backwater valve.
Who is eligible for the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program program, you must:
Home flood prevention work only.
Eligible plumbing improvements required.
Building permit application required.
What expenses are eligible under Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program?
Installation of a backwater valve
Installation of a sump pump
Repair or replacement of a sanitary line with a backwater valve
Who can I contact for more information about the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program?
You can contact City of Burlington by email at buildingpermits@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7731.
Where is the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program available?
The Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program?
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program is funded by City of Burlington