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Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program

Subsidy for sump pumps & basement flooding protections

Stagnant water on a basement floor.

When homeowners in Greater Toronto experience heavy rain, water can overload local sewers. That is why it is crucial to protect yourself from basement flooding. Single-family, duplex, and fourplex homeowners qualify for a subsidy of up to $3,400 per property when they install sump pumps and other basement flooding solutions with Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. Groundworks is your trusted basement waterproofing company, providing high-performance sump pumps, battery backup systems, and other solutions to prevent basement flooding.

Get a free basement waterproofing estimate and to learn more about Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. We serve Ontario areas throughout Markham, Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and nearby.

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Our sump pump systems

A Groundworks worker installing a sump pump.

Groundworks installs high-performance sump pumps, addressing the most common problems associated with other systems, including clogging sump pumps, power failures, torrential rainfall, and more. Our sump pumps can handle heavy volumes of water, so you can have basement flooding protection day or night, no matter the weather — and even during a power outage!

  • TripleSafe™ Complete Sump Pump System
  • SuperSump® Premier Sump Pump System
  • SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump System
  • UltraSump® Battery Backup System

How to qualify for the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy

Once you install our patented sump pump solutions, you can qualify for up to $3,400 per property with Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. Here are the subsidy conditions:

  • You must be the registered owner of a single-family residential, duplex, triplex, or fourplex property within the City of Toronto.
  • The property must not exceed the lifetime maximum subsidy amount for each eligible installation.
  • The subsidy is available only to existing homes, not homes in the planning stages or under construction.
  • The downspouts from the property’s eavestrough must be disconnected from the City’s sewer system or you must have applied to the City for an exemption.
  • All front yard paved areas of the property, including parking pads, must comply with the City’s Zoning By-law requirements.
  • You must submit your application within one year of completion of the installation of the flood protection device.
  • Your contractor(s) and any sub-contractor(s) who installed flood prevention device(s) must possess a valid license from the City of Toronto for the installation work, at the time of installation.
  • Original invoices from the licensed contractor(s) and any sub-contractor(s) who installed the flood prevention device(s) must be provided with your application.
  • When your application is processed, you must not have any outstanding taxes or debts owed to the City of Toronto.
  • Applying does not guarantee a subsidy. Subsidies are issued on a “first-come, first-serve” basis, and are subject to annual funding approved by City Council.

How to apply for the subsidy program

Toronto homeowners can apply to the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program online or by downloading the application form [PDF].

  • Complete the application for the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program.
  • Include the original invoice(s) with your application. Invoice(s) must show an itemized cost breakdown of all work applicable to this subsidy and must be marked “paid in full.” 
  • Mail the completed application form with the required documentation to:
    Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
    City of Toronto
    PO Box 15266 STN B RM B
    Toronto, ON  M7Y 2W1
  • City staff will review your application and determine whether you are eligible for a subsidy. If your application is incomplete or you have not included the proper documentation, it will not be processed, and we will return all documents to you. If we deny your application, we will notify you by mail.

Get a free sump pump estimate to learn more!

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To learn more about our highly efficient sump pump systems and the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy program, schedule a free service estimate with Groundworks! We proudly serve Ontario areas throughout Vaughan, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Peterborough, Newmarket, Barrie, Mississauga, Markham, Toronto, and nearby.