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Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains

Prevents water damage in Quebec City buildings

Offered by
Quebec City
Official source: ville.quebec.qc.ca

Record updated

Funding available
$ 3,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
The owner of an eligible building
See full eligibility

Overview

The Programme de subvention relatif à l’installation de systèmes de pompes de puisard helps owners of eligible Quebec City buildings prevent damage from sewer backups, water infiltration, or flooding. It covers sump pump installation, plumbing and electrical work, and required excavation, backfill, materials, tools, and labour.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$3,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Quebec City
  • Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Contractor requirement added

The official rules now specify that the work must be done by licensed contractors, and no fee applies to filing the subsidy request.

See more

The official rules now state that the plumbing work must be performed by a plumbing contractor, with electrical work done by an electrical contractor and excavation and backfilling by an excavation and earthmoving contractor. If the work is carried out by someone without the required licenses, the subsidy is canceled and no payment is made. The same provision also confirms that no fee applies to filing the subsidy request.

Official source: reglements.ville.quebec.qc.ca
September 22, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • The owner of an eligible building

Who is not eligible

  • An owner may not submit more than one application with respect to an eligible building

Eligible expenses

  • The contractor’s purchase of a sump pump system, including piping and accessories, a retention basin or sump, the main pump, backup pump(s), an emergency battery, an alarm panel, electrical connections, exterior excavation and backfill when required, and machinery, tools, and labour.
  • GST and QST paid by the owner, except taxes that are recovered or recoverable from fiscal authorities.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Interior restoration and finishing work.
  • Landscaping work, except digging and backfilling necessary to intercept the foundation drain outside or to install an exterior sump pump system.
  • Installation of an infiltration structure.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Territory of the City of Quebec

Activities funded

  • Direct installation of sump pump systems inside or outside the building.

How to apply

  • Submit the application on the form provided by the City, duly completed and signed.
  • Attach to the application the documents required by the bylaw.

Documents Needed

  • The form provided by the City, completed and signed.
  • The owner’s attestation that the eligible building suffered damage from a sewer backup, water infiltration, or flooding and that it is not related to the building’s plumbing system.
  • A detailed invoice from the contractor showing material, machinery, tool, and labour costs for the eligible work, plus applicable taxes.

Selection criteria

  • Compliant applications are awarded in order of receipt, subject to available funds.
  • When funds become available again, previously received applications are processed by receipt date before new applications.

Processing and Agreement

  • The City may inspect the work and authorize designated staff to carry out inspections.
  • If the applicant does not allow inspection, does not facilitate access, or does not provide the requested information, the subsidy is cancelled and no payment is made.
  • After receiving the request and required documents, the designated official sends the owner a cheque when all conditions are met.
  • If the request contains false, inaccurate, or incomplete information, the applicant loses the right to the subsidy and must repay it if applicable.

Additional information

  • The administrative summary has no legal value, and other terms may apply.

Contacts

Habitation@ville.quebec.qc.ca
418 641‑6186

Official sources

ville.quebec.qc.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains Program

What is the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains?

The Programme de subvention relatif à l’installation de systèmes de pompes de puisard helps owners of eligible Quebec City buildings prevent damage from sewer backups, water infiltration, or flooding. It covers sump pump installation, plumbing and electrical work, and required excavation, backfill, materials, tools, and labour.

How much funding can be received?

Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains program?

To be eligible for the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains program, you must: The building must have been built and entered on the property assessment roll before August 1, 2025, and be served by a sanitary, combined, or storm sewer network. The building must already have suffered a sewer backup, water infiltration, or flooding. Only one request may be filed for an eligible building, and each request may cover no more than one sump pump system.

What expenses are eligible under Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains?

The contractor’s purchase of a sump pump system, including piping and accessories, a retention basin or sump, the main pump, backup pump(s), an emergency battery, an alarm panel, electrical connections, exterior excavation and backfill when required, and machinery, tools, and labour. GST and QST paid by the owner, except taxes that are recovered or recoverable from fiscal authorities.

Who can I contact for more information about the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains?

You can contact Quebec City by email at Habitation@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 418 641‑6186.

Where is the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains available?

The Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains program is available the province of Quebec.