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Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy

Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy is a program run by the City of Toronto for owners of single-family, duplex, triplex or fourplex homes in Toronto. Checked on the official page on October 9, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Own a single-family to fourplex home in Toronto; Work done by a licensed contractor.

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The City of Toronto pays part of the cost of flood protection work at your home, such as a home plumbing assessment, backwater valves, a sump pump and battery backup, or pipe severance and capping.

Who qualifies

Owners of single-family, duplex, triplex or fourplex homes in Toronto.

You likely qualify if:

  • Own a single-family to fourplex home in Toronto
  • Work done by a licensed contractor

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Questions? [email protected]
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environm....

Good to know

  • CostFree to apply; the City covers part of the invoice
  • Their stepsHire a contractor with a valid City of Toronto business licence. Have the work done and pay in full. Apply online with the original invoices marked paid in full.

Did this way in answer?

Talk to a person: 416-338-7668

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What to bring

  • Contractor invoices marked paid in full
  • Home plumbing assessment form if applicable

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 9, 2026 on the official page

Run by City of Toronto.

We read this on their own website on October 9, 2026. Read from: toronto.ca/services-payments/water-en....

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