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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Hamilton offers support for protective plumbing improvements to help reduce basement flooding risk. The program covers work such as backwater valve installation, downspout disconnection, and related sump pump installation, with grant support of up to $2,000.
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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 : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Hamilton
- 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
- Installation of backwater valves
- Downspout disconnection work
- Installation of a sump pump with a backwater valve
Documents Needed
- Protective Plumbing Program assessment form
- Protective Plumbing Program Loan Application
- Commitment Letter
- Final contractor invoice
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single-family residential homeowners
- Property owners in Hamilton
Who is not eligible
- Owners of homes without a basement
- Properties not connected to the City of Hamilton sewer system
- Properties that are not single-family residential homes
- Owners currently adding a secondary dwelling unit
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation, including assessment
- Downspout disconnection
- Sump pump installation when paired with a backwater valve
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repaving an entire driveway
- Restoring landscaped yards
- Other unnecessary associated work
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received for loan funding.
- A mailed approval letter and commitment letter are issued if approved for a loan.
- Permits and inspections are required before loan payment.
- The city pays after receiving invoices and completing inspection.
- Loan repayment is made through taxes under the agreement signed.
Additional information
- The grant is paid to the property owner, who pays the contractor.
- Property owners may use the assessment form if they already have a contractor or want to do the work themselves.
- There is no contract between the contractor and the City of Hamilton for this program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protective Plumbing Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Protective Plumbing 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 Protective Plumbing Program?
The City of Hamilton offers support for protective plumbing improvements to help reduce basement flooding risk. The program covers work such as backwater valve installation, downspout disconnection, and related sump pump installation, with grant support of up to $2,000.
How much funding can be received?
Protective Plumbing Program Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Protective Plumbing Program program?
To be eligible for the Protective Plumbing Program program, you must:
Single-family home owners
Home with basement
Connected to Hamilton sewer system
What expenses are eligible under Protective Plumbing Program?
Installation of backwater valves
Downspout disconnection work
Installation of a sump pump with a backwater valve
Who can I contact for more information about the Protective Plumbing Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at waterstorefront@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-546-2489.
Where is the Protective Plumbing Program available?
The Protective Plumbing Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Protective Plumbing Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Protective Plumbing Program is a Grant and Funding