Closed
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
The program covers building permit fees for selected basement flood prevention improvements in homes. Eligible work includes backwater valve installation, sump pump installation, and sanitary line repair or replacement with a backwater valve.
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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 : 7,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
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
- Device specifications and data sheets
- Floor plan or survey showing the work location
- BMEC approval or CCMC/Minister’s Rulings, where required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
Eligible expenses
- Building permit fees for eligible plumbing work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Permit fees for work not listed as eligible
Eligible geographic areas
- Burlington, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the building permit process.
- For sump pump projects, the proposed discharge location is reviewed by the Engineering Services Department during a site visit.
- If approved, the building permit fee is not charged.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Plumbing Permit Fee Grant 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 Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program?
The program covers building permit fees for selected basement flood prevention improvements in homes. Eligible work includes backwater valve installation, sump pump installation, and sanitary line repair or replacement with a backwater valve.
How much funding can be received?
Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
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 none or by phone at 3-1-1.
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 Other Support