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Source verified August 7, 2026
Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains
Prevents water damage in Quebec City buildings
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
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
- Direct installation of sump pump systems inside or outside the building.
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of eligible buildings.
- Natural persons, legal persons, or emphyteotes who hold property rights on the eligible building and submit the request.
Who is not eligible
- Buildings attached, in whole or in part, to a public or private educational institution.
- Buildings owned, in whole or in part, by a religious community, whether incorporated or not.
- Buildings that already have a sump pump system.
- Buildings included in an assessment unit listed in paragraphs 1 to 7 and 13 to 17 of section 204 of the Act respecting municipal taxation.
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
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.
How to apply
- Submit the request on the form provided by the City, duly completed and signed.
- Attach the owner’s attestation and the detailed invoice required by the regulation.
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
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.
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?
Direct installation of sump pump systems inside or outside the building.
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 across Canada.
Is the Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Subsidy Program for Installing Sump Pump Systems to Drain Water Collected by Foundation Drains is a Grant and Funding