Savings for Toronto homeowners
Homeowners of single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex residential properties can apply online for a subsidy of up to $6,650 per property. Eligible work includes a home plumbing assessment (up to $500), installation of a backwater valve (up to $1,600 per device, maximum two), installation or replacement of a sump pump (up to $2,250) with battery backup power (up to $300), and severance and capping of a foundation drain connection (up to $400).
The Subsidy Covers:
Home plumbing assessment.
Backwater valve installation.
Sump pump installation or replacement, including alarm and battery backup.
Foundation drain severance and capping.
Current as of July 2026. Verify amounts with the City of Toronto.