Closed
Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Milton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Hamilton offers funding of up to $2,000 to help property owners complete protective plumbing improvements. The program supports backwater valves, downspout disconnection, and sump pump installation with a backwater valve.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hamilton, Milton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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 protective plumbing measures to reduce basement flooding.
- Backwater valve installation.
- Downspout disconnection.
- Sump pump installation linked to backwater valve work.
Documents Needed
- Protective Plumbing Program assessment form
- Completed information package
- Final contractor invoice
- Loan application form, if applying for the loan program
- Signed commitment letter, for loan applications
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners of single-family residential homes.
- Residential property owners in Hamilton.
Who is not eligible
- Owners of homes without a basement.
- Properties not connected to the City of Hamilton sewer system.
- Property owners with unpaid property taxes.
- Homes built on or after January 1, 2012.
- Applicants currently adding a secondary dwelling unit.
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation, including assessment.
- Downspout disconnection.
- Sump pump installation with a backwater valve.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repaving an entire driveway.
- Restoring landscaped yards.
- Other unnecessary work unrelated to protective plumbing installation.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton, Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Applications are processed in chronological order for the loan program.
- Loan approvals depend on available funding.
How to apply
1
Confirm eligibility
- Call 905-546-2489 or email waterstorefront@hamilton.ca to confirm your eligibility for the Protective Plumbing Program.
- Review the program requirements to ensure your property and project qualify.
2
Prepare application
- Download the Protective Plumbing Program assessment form or request a copy by mail from a Customer Service Representative.
- Choose a contractor from the City’s pre-qualified contractor list, or use your own contractor or do the work yourself if applicable.
3
Complete assessment
- Schedule the assessment with your chosen contractor and review the recommended protective plumbing works.
- Advise the contractor to begin the work only if you are comfortable with their recommendations.
- Ensure the contractor submits the required information to Building Services for the necessary permit before work starts.
4
Submit completed package
- Have the contractor complete the eligible work.
- Submit the completed information package to the City of Hamilton at 330 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton, ON L8L 5W2.
- Wait for the Building Inspector to inspect the completed work.
5
Apply for loan support
- If your eligible costs exceed the $2,000 grant amount, apply for the Residential Protective Plumbing Loan Program for additional support.
- Complete the loan application, wait for the approval letter, and return the signed Commitment Letter if you choose to proceed.
- Make sure all required permits are obtained before starting loan-funded work.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received for the loan program.
- Applicants receive a decision by mail, including the loan amount if approved.
- A commitment letter must be completed and returned before funding is issued.
- Required permits and inspections must be completed before final payment.
- The City pays the property owner after the required documents and inspection are completed.
Additional information
- The grant is paid to the property owner.
- Property owners may choose a pre-qualified contractor for maximum support.
- Work completed by a contractor outside the pre-qualified list has a lower maximum grant amount.
- A loan program is also available for eligible costs that exceed the grant amount.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Protective Plumbing Program Program
What is the Protective Plumbing Program?
The City of Hamilton offers funding of up to $2,000 to help property owners complete protective plumbing improvements. The program supports backwater valves, downspout disconnection, and sump pump installation with a backwater valve.
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 only.
Home must have a basement.
Property must be in Hamilton.
What expenses are eligible under Protective Plumbing Program?
Installation of protective plumbing measures to reduce basement flooding.
Backwater valve installation.
Downspout disconnection.
Sump pump installation linked to backwater valve work.
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