Rebates! Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program

 

Toronto water lines - rebates available

The rebates offered by the City of Toronto is for owners of a single-family, or duplex and triplex home. They are eligible to receive up to $3,400 per property to install flood protection devices including a backwater valve, a sump pump, and pipe severance and capping of the home’s storm sewer or external weeping tile connection. However, the work MUST be done by a contractor or plumbing company with a valid City of Toronto business license.

Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program

Rebates Available are:

BACKWATER VALVE ELIGIBLE WORK

  • Installation of backwater valve
  • Replacement of existing backwater valve
  • Installation of alarm for backwater valve

Available subsidy = 80% of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $1,250 regardless of the number of devices installed at the property, including eligible labour, materials, permit and taxes.

SUMP PUMP ELIGIBLE WORK:

  • Installation of sump pump
  • Replacement of existing sump pump
  • Installation of alarm for sump pump
  • Installation of back-up power for sump pump

Available subsidy = 80% of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $1,750 regardless of the number of devices installed at the property, including eligible labour, materials, permit and taxes.

Foundation Drain (weeping tile) Pipe Severance & Capping Eligible Work:

  • Disconnection of foundation drains (weeping tiles) from the City’s sewer system by severing and capping the underground sewer connection

Available subsidy = 80% of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $400 including eligible labour, materials and taxes.

To apply for the Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program and its amazing rebates there are several steps that must be followed. You must:

  1. Hire a plumber with a valid City of Toronto business license.
  2. Obtain a building permit (backwater valve installation only)
  3. Have the work completed and the invoice marked paid.
  4. Fill out and submit the Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy forms found online.
  5. Lastly, be patient. Applications can take up to 10 weeks to be processed, so consider applying today!

Now is the time to take advantage of the Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy rebates while they are still offered. The government has indicated that they won’t keep the rebates open for many more years.

Trouble Shooters is a licensed City of Toronto plumber with extensive drain and plumbing knowledge. We have installed hundreds of flood protection devices for homeowners and business right across Toronto. To learn more about installing flood protection that is eligible for the Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program call us today 416-291-9444

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