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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers a credit for abnormally high residential water bills caused by accidental leaks in plumbing. It applies to eligible requests for repaired leaks and covers qualifying water consumption charges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Belleville
- 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
- Requesting financial relief for accidental high-water bills caused by undetected plumbing leaks
Documents Needed
- Leak repair invoice
- Leak repair receipts
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential metered water customers
Who is not eligible
- Commercial properties
- Industrial properties
- Institutional properties
- Income-generating rental properties
Eligible expenses
- Credit for qualifying volumetric water charges from accidental leak-related overuse
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Seasonal or discretionary water use
- Slowed meter issues
- Theft, vandalism, construction, or third-party damage
- Catch-up bills from estimated billing
- Commercial, industrial, institutional, and income-generating rental properties
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Belleville
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission
- Applicant is notified by email if approved
- Approved credit is applied to the next most recent utility bill
Additional information
- Only residential metered water customers are eligible.
- The application can be submitted online or in person at City Hall.
- Applicants must provide proof of leak repair.
- Approved credits are applied to the next most recent utility bill.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment 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 Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program?
The program offers a credit for abnormally high residential water bills caused by accidental leaks in plumbing. It applies to eligible requests for repaired leaks and covers qualifying water consumption charges.
Who is eligible for the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program program?
To be eligible for the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program program, you must:
Residential water customer
Account in good standing
Repaired leak and timely application
What expenses are eligible under Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program?
Requesting financial relief for accidental high-water bills caused by undetected plumbing leaks
Who can I contact for more information about the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program?
You can contact City of Belleville by email at waterbilling@belleville.ca or by phone at 613-966-3657.
Where is the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program available?
The Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program?
Water Leak Forgiveness Adjustment Program is funded by City of Belleville