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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 90
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
The City of Hamilton’s Stormwater Incentive Program offers credits and rebates to properties that manage stormwater. It supports measures such as runoff reduction, water quality improvements, and residential eco-friendly upgrades.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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
- Reducing stormwater runoff.
- Improving stormwater quality.
- Installing or maintaining stormwater management measures.
- Applying eco-friendly residential stormwater upgrades.
Documents Needed
- Completed credit application form
- Supporting documentation showing design and performance of stormwater measures
- Proof that stormwater does not enter municipal drains or infrastructure, where applicable
- Approvals from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks or other governing bodies, where applicable
- Maintenance evidence for credit renewal
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial properties
- Commercial properties
- Institutional properties
- Multi-residential properties
- Agricultural properties
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties with 6 or fewer units for credits
- Properties without eligible stormwater management measures, where required
Eligible expenses
- Eco-friendly residential upgrades for the Rain Ready Rebate Program.
- Stormwater management measures and practices that support credit eligibility.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City of Hamilton.
- Applicants must submit supporting documentation for assessment.
- If approved, the credit is applied to the stormwater fee.
- Credits must be renewed every five years.
- Re-assessment requests are available for certain properties and fee or credit issues.
Additional information
- Credits are valid for up to five years and must be renewed every five years.
- Only one type of credit can apply to a property.
- The fee is implemented by the City of Hamilton starting in 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Stormwater Incentive Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Stormwater Incentive 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 Stormwater Incentive Program?
The City of Hamilton’s Stormwater Incentive Program offers credits and rebates to properties that manage stormwater. It supports measures such as runoff reduction, water quality improvements, and residential eco-friendly upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Stormwater Incentive Program Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $90 per project.
Who is eligible for the Stormwater Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Stormwater Incentive Program program, you must:
Property must be in Hamilton.
Stormwater management measures required.
Supporting documentation required.
What expenses are eligible under Stormwater Incentive Program?
Reducing stormwater runoff.
Improving stormwater quality.
Installing or maintaining stormwater management measures.
Applying eco-friendly residential stormwater upgrades.
Who can I contact for more information about the Stormwater Incentive Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at StormwaterIncentives@hamilton.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Stormwater Incentive Program available?
The Stormwater Incentive Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Stormwater Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Stormwater Incentive Program is a Other Support