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Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Eligible work includes: installation of a backwater valve; installation of a sump pump; severance and capping of a home’s storm sewer or external weeping tile connection.
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Rebate Program For Homeowners
During heavy rain, the sewers can become overloaded. It is essential that homeowners take appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding.
Owners of a single-family, duplex or triplex residential home can apply online for a subsidy of up to $6,650 per property to install flood protection devices. 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). Disconnecting the downspouts from your property’s eavestrough system is not eligible for a subsidy.
Before proceeding to the online application, please review the eligibility criteria on the official city of Toronto website.
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Subsidy Amounts by Item (2026)
The City of Toronto covers up to 80 percent of the invoiced cost of each eligible item, to a maximum of $6,650 per property.
| Eligible item | Maximum subsidy |
|---|---|
| Home plumbing assessment | Up to $500 |
| Backwater valve (per device, max 2) | Up to $1,600 |
| Sump pump | Up to $2,250 |
| Battery backup power | Up to $300 |
| Foundation drain severance and capping | Up to $400 |
| Total maximum per property | $6,650 |
How to apply: apply to the City before the work starts, keep your invoices, and submit within the program deadline. IcyReno installs the eligible equipment and helps you with the paperwork. See the official City of Toronto program page for current amounts and eligibility.
Current as of July 2026. Amounts apply to eligible work completed on or after 12 November 2025.