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Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Financial help to reduce basement flooding risk
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,300
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers financial assistance to reduce basement flooding risk for eligible homes in Amherstburg. It supports backwater valve installation, foundation drain disconnection, and sump pump overflow work, with a maximum eligible subsidy of $2,300 per home/unit.
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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 : 2,300 $
- Up to 0.5% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Amherstburg
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Installation of backwater valves
- Disconnection of foundation drains from the sanitary sewer
- Installation of sump pump overflow discharge outside to the surface
- Free downspout disconnection service
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Two price quotes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Residents on the Amherstburg wastewater collection system
Eligible expenses
- Backwater valve installation
- Foundation drain disconnection
- Sump pump overflow installation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Replacement of an existing sump pump
- Upgrade of an existing sump pump
- Addition of another sump pump
- Installation of a sump pump when foundation drains are already separated from the floor drain
- Work done before August 28, 2017 or without a permit
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Amherstburg, Ontario
- Residents on the Amherstburg wastewater collection system
Processing and Agreement
- Submit an application and receive a subsidy approval inspection
- After approval, obtain two price quotes and submit them to Public Works
- Hire a contractor and arrange a building inspection before work is completed
- For downspout disconnection, call Infrastructure Services directly
Additional information
- Residents can apply through a digital form or a paper copy from Infrastructure Services.
- Free downspout disconnection can be arranged by phone.
- Two price quotes must be submitted after approval for most measures.
- A building inspection is required before work is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy 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 Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
The program offers financial assistance to reduce basement flooding risk for eligible homes in Amherstburg. It supports backwater valve installation, foundation drain disconnection, and sump pump overflow work, with a maximum eligible subsidy of $2,300 per home/unit.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program Funds up to 0.5% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,300 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program?
To be eligible for the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program, you must:
Property owner application
Eligible Amherstburg home
Program-approved work only
What expenses are eligible under Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
Installation of backwater valves
Disconnection of foundation drains from the sanitary sewer
Installation of sump pump overflow discharge outside to the surface
Free downspout disconnection service
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program?
You can contact Town of Amherstburg by email at publicworks@amherstburg.ca or by phone at 519-736-3664.
Where is the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program available?
The Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Amherstburg — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program is a Grant and Funding