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Waterproofing Rebates & Subsidies
Rebate Amounts by Municipality
Toronto
$6,650
Brampton
$1,500
Mississauga
$8,500
Burlington
$8,175
Oakville
$8,175
Milton
$8,175
Hamilton
$500
Rebate Programs by City Select your municipality to view available basement flood protection subsidies and eligibility requirements.
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program May 1st 2026 updated
The City of Toronto offers subsidies to help homeowners protect their basements from flooding by installing flood protection devices.
Eligible Items and Rebates
- NEW Backwater valve installation Up to $1,600 For up to 2 devices per property for a Total of $3,200
- Sump pump installation Up to $2,250
- NEW Sump pump battery backup power Up to $300
- Pipe severance and capping Up to $400
- NEW Home Plumbing assessment, Contractors with a T85 License are NOT ELIGIBLE, Must hold a T94 license or equivalent as CANADA WATERPROOFERS holds. Up to $500
Requirements
- Property must be in the City of Toronto
- Must be a residential property (1-6 units)
- Work must be done by a licensed contractor,
- Contractor must hold T94 License or Equivalent as a T85 license does no qualify
- Permits must be obtained before work begins
- Subsidy Program page
Peel Region Backwater Valve Subsidy
The Region of Peel provides financial assistance to Brampton homeowners for installing backwater valves to prevent basement flooding.
Eligible Items and Rebates
- Backwater valve installation Up to $1,500
Requirements
- Property must be in Brampton (Region of Peel)
- Must be owner-occupied residential
- Work completed by licensed contractor
- Valid building permit required
Peel Region Backwater Valve Subsidy
Mississauga residents can access the Region of Peel's subsidy program for backwater valve and sump pump installations to protect against sewer backup.
Eligible Items and Rebates
- Backwater valve installation Up to $1,500
- Sump pump installation Up to $6,000
- Weeping tile capping Up to $1000
Requirements
- Property must be in Mississauga (Region of Peel)
- Residential property only
- Licensed contractor required
- Building permit must be obtained
Halton Region Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy
Halton Region offers eligible Burlington homeowners subsidies for flood-prevention improvements that help reduce the risk of basement flooding, sewer backups, and stormwater entering the wastewater system.
Eligible Items and Current Rebates
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Backwater valve installation: 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,600
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Weeping tile disconnection with sump pump installation: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
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Exterior storm drain disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
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Wastewater lateral lining or repair: 50% of eligible costs, up to $4,000
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Downspout disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $900
Basic Requirements
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Property must be located in Burlington / Halton Region
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Home must be connected to Halton Region’s municipal wastewater system
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Homes on septic systems are not eligible
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Work must meet Halton Region program requirements
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A licensed plumber or qualified contractor may be required, depending on the type of work
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Proof may be required showing stormwater connections are not connected to the wastewater system, or will be properly disconnected
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Homeowners should confirm eligibility with Halton Region before starting work
Halton Region Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy
Halton Region offers eligible Oakville homeowners subsidies for flood-prevention improvements that help reduce the risk of basement flooding, sewer backups, and stormwater entering the wastewater system.
Eligible Items and Current Rebates
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Backwater valve installation: 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,600
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Weeping tile disconnection with sump pump installation: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
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Exterior storm drain disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
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Wastewater lateral lining or repair: 50% of eligible costs, up to $4,000
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Downspout disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $900
Basic Requirements
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Property must be located in Oakville / Halton Region
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Home must be connected to Halton Region’s municipal wastewater system
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Homes on septic systems are not eligible
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Work must meet Halton Region program requirements
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A licensed plumber or qualified contractor may be required, depending on the type of work
-
Proof may be required showing stormwater connections are not connected to the wastewater system, or will be properly disconnected
-
Homeowners should confirm eligibility with Halton Region before starting work
Halton Region Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy
Halton Region offers eligible Milton homeowners subsidies for flood-prevention improvements that help reduce the risk of basement flooding, sewer backups, and stormwater entering the wastewater system.
Eligible Items and Current Rebates
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Backwater valve installation: 50% of eligible costs, up to $1,600
-
Weeping tile disconnection with sump pump installation: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
-
Exterior storm drain disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $6,500
-
Wastewater lateral lining or repair: 50% of eligible costs, up to $4,000
-
Downspout disconnection: 100% of eligible costs, up to $900
Basic Requirements
-
Property must be located in Milton / Halton Region
-
Home must be connected to Halton Region’s municipal wastewater system
-
Homes on septic systems are not eligible
-
Work must meet Halton Region program requirements
-
A licensed plumber or qualified contractor may be required, depending on the type of work
-
Proof may be required showing stormwater connections are not connected to the wastewater system, or will be properly disconnected
-
Homeowners should confirm eligibility with Halton Region before starting work
Hamilton Protective Plumbing Program
The City of Hamilton provides financial incentives for homeowners to install protective plumbing devices including backwater valves and sump pumps.
Eligible Items and Rebates
- Backwater valve Up to $500
- A $2000 loan is also available from the city of Hamilton for flood protection devices
Requirements
- Property in Hamilton
- Owner-occupied residential
- Work by licensed plumber
- Building permit required
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