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Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy
Basement flood prevention for homeowners
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The application form and waiver were substantially revised, with tighter eligibility, more detailed documentation requirements, updated subsidy wording, and new contact references including 311 and hhds@halton.ca.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The application form and waiver were substantially revised, with tighter eligibility, more detailed documentation requirements, updated subsidy wording, and new contact references including 311 and hhds@halton.ca.
Halton subsidy forms updated
Halton’s Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy application form and waiver form were substantially rewritten. The application now makes Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation the lead section, changes the property wording to “the Property,” and shows the 100% subsidy up to a maximum of $6,500 for that work, while the form also now displays 311 and halton.ca as contact references. Eligibility and submission requirements were tightened and expanded, including location and wastewater-service conditions, a one-time-per-property limitation, and a much more detailed document checklist with permit, final inspection, invoice, photos, CCTV, dye-test, sketch, survey, and waiver-related material. The waiver text was also reworked to add broader release and compliance language tied to the Household Drainage Survey/program and to remove the earlier property-sale or lease notification clause.
Funding available
$ 6,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Halton Region’s Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy provides 100% funding up to $6,500 for homeowners in the City of Burlington and the Towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills. It supports weeping tile disconnection, sump pump installation, and related piping or appurtenances to safely direct storm water away from the home.
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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 : 6,500 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Disconnecting weeping tile from the sanitary sewer and installing a sump pump for safe surface discharge.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed 6-page Application form, including the initialled Terms and Conditions pages 2 and 3.
- Completed and signed 2-page Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program Waiver form.
- Completed sketch on page 6 showing all possible downspouts disconnected from the Regional wastewater system, and Halton Region’s Customer Survey.
- Itemized invoice, paid in full, specifically listing all applicable materials and labour and itemizing each component of the work.
- Municipal-issued permit and confirmation that the permit has passed mandatory inspections through your local municipality, plus section-specific supporting proof such as Household Drainage Survey results, pre-construction photos, post-construction photos, CCTV footage, dye test results, or contractor confirmation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose property is connected to a septic system.
- Properties that have already received this subsidy.
Eligible expenses
- 100% of costs incurred for materials and labour charged to disconnect weeping tile and install a sump pump.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Water powered backup sump pumps are not eligible for the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy or the Exterior Storm Drain Disconnection Subsidy.
- External backwater valve installations are not eligible for subsidy.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Burlington, Town of Oakville, Town of Milton, and Town of Halton Hills
How to apply
- Download the Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program application form and the waiver form.
- Submit the completed application form and waiver, along with the required documentation, electronically and follow the checklist included on the application form.
- Scan and email your completed submission to basementfloodingsubsidy@halton.ca.
- Upload larger files, such as CCTV video, to the online Dropbox platform.
- Mail the submission to Halton Region Public Works, c/o Water and Wastewater Program Ambassador, Woodlands Operations Centre, 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 4G3.
- Drop off the submission in person in the black mail box in front of the main entrance to Halton Regional Centre at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L1.
Processing and Agreement
- The provision of any subsidy is conditional upon the Region’s satisfactory review and acceptance of all required forms and supporting documentation, confirmation that the work has been completed, and receipt of a detailed paid invoice evidencing Completed Work.
- Subject to satisfaction of these requirements, payment shall be issued within approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks following receipt of a signed waiver form.
- The Region reserves the right to accept or reject, at its sole discretion, any application or any part thereof.
- At any time and for any reason, the Region may terminate the Program and refuse any or all further applications.
Additional information
- Errors or omissions will delay approval of the subsidy.
- Woodlands Operations Centre is currently closed to the public.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Exterior Storm Drain DisconnectionFlooding support for exterior drain disconnection
- Sewer Lateral (pipe) Lining and Repair SubsidyBasement flooding prevention support
Frequently Asked Questions about the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy Program
What is the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy?
Halton Region’s Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy provides 100% funding up to $6,500 for homeowners in the City of Burlington and the Towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills. It supports weeping tile disconnection, sump pump installation, and related piping or appurtenances to safely direct storm water away from the home.
How much funding can be received?
Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy program?
To be eligible for the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy program, you must:
The applicant must own the property where the work was performed.
The property must be connected to Regional wastewater services, not a septic system.
The work must disconnect the weeping tile and install a new sump pump.
What expenses are eligible under Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy?
Disconnecting weeping tile from the sanitary sewer and installing a sump pump for safe surface discharge.
Who can I contact for more information about the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy?
You can contact Halton Region (HATCH) by email at basementfloodingsubsidy@halton.ca or by phone at 311.
Where is the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy available?
The Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation Subsidy is a Grant and Funding