City & Industry Updates••Last verified Sep 1, 2026
Protect Your Basement — Toronto Subsidy Expanded in 2026
As of May 1, 2026, Toronto expanded its Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. Eligible properties may qualify for up to $6,650.
Key Takeaways
- Up to $6,650 per eligible property.
- Plumbing assessment: up to 80%, max $500.
- Backwater valve: up to 80%, max $1,600 per device, up to two.
- Check eligibility before starting work.
As of May 1, 2026, the City of Toronto expanded the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. Eligible properties may qualify for subsidies totalling up to $6,650 PER PROPERTY.
WHAT THE PROGRAM CAN HELP PAY FOR
• HOME PLUMBING ASSESSMENT — up to 80% of the invoiced cost, to a maximum of $500, for a one-time assessment.
• BACKWATER VALVES — up to 80% of the invoiced cost, to a maximum of $1,600 per eligible device, up to two devices, subject to City requirements.
• BACKWATER-VALVE ALARMS
• SUMP PUMP
• SUMP-PUMP ALARM
• BATTERY BACKUP for the sump pump
• Eligible sewer and weeping-tile connection work
BEFORE YOU START
Eligibility requirements apply, including permit and documentation requirements. Check the City's current program rules before starting work so your project qualifies.
WHO CAN HELP
Licensed plumbers install backwater valves and sump pumps; general contractors and waterproofing companies may handle related excavation and restoration.
Source
City of Toronto — Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
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