Rebates and subsidies
Rebates That Lower the Cost of Protecting Your Home
Toronto, Peel Region and Halton Region pay thousands of dollars toward backwater valves, sump pumps, weeping tile disconnection and lead pipe replacement. We do the work to program requirements and prepare the paperwork, so you receive every dollar you qualify for.
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Find your program
Rebates available where you live
Choose your program to see what it covers, who qualifies and the documents you need.
City of Toronto
Up to $6,650
80% of eligible invoices
Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough
Toronto flooding subsidyRegion of Peel
Up to $1,500
60% of a backwater valve
Mississauga
Peel backwater valve rebateHalton Region
Up to 100%
Disconnection work, to set limits
Oakville, Burlington, Milton
Halton flooding subsidyCity of Toronto
City side replaced
When you replace your side
Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough
Toronto lead pipe programRebate calculator
See what your municipality pays
Pick your area and the work you are planning. Add your quote amounts for an exact figure, or leave them blank to see the maximum.
The numbers
How GTA flooding rebates compare
Official amounts from each program, charted. Open any chart's data table for the exact figures.
Toronto: maximum subsidy by item
The City pays 80% of each eligible invoice, up to these amounts.
View the data table
| Item | Maximum subsidy |
|---|---|
| Home plumbing assessment | $500 |
| Backwater valve | $1,600 |
| Sump pump | $2,250 |
| Battery backup for sump pump | $300 |
| Weeping tile pipe severance and capping | $400 |
Source: City of Toronto. Verified September 25, 2026.
What a $3,800 backwater valve invoice costs you after the rebate
$3,800 is the average backwater valve installation cost reported by the City of Toronto. Your quote may be higher or lower.
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| Program | Invoice | Subsidy | Your cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto flooding subsidy | $3,800 | $1,600 | $2,200 |
| Peel backwater valve rebate | $3,800 | $1,500 | $2,300 |
| Halton flooding subsidy | $3,800 | $1,600 | $2,200 |
Source: City of Toronto staff report 2025.IE25.3. Verified September 25, 2026.
Rebate limits before and after the latest increases
Toronto raised its amounts for work completed on or after November 12, 2025. Halton raised its limits in 2025 for work completed after July 15, 2024.
View the data table
| Item | Previous maximum | Current maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto: per-property maximum | $3,400 | $6,650 |
| Toronto: Backwater valve | $1,250 | $1,600 |
| Toronto: Sump pump | $1,750 | $2,250 |
| Halton: Weeping tile disconnection with sump pump | $5,000 | $6,500 |
| Halton: Downspout disconnection | $500 | $900 |
| Halton: Backwater valve (inside the home) | $675 | $1,600 |
| Halton: Sewer lateral lining or repair | $2,000 | $4,000 |
Source: City of Toronto and Halton Region program pages. Verified September 25, 2026.
Share of a typical Toronto flood protection invoice the subsidy covers
The City estimated its subsidy covered 41% of invoiced costs before the increase, rising to about 53% after it. The average subsidy paid from 2007 to 2025 was $1,447.
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| Period | Share of invoice covered |
|---|---|
| Before the 2026 increase | 41% |
| After the 2026 increase | 53% |
Source: City of Toronto staff report 2025.IE25.3. Verified September 25, 2026.
Halton: share of the eligible invoice the Region pays
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| Item | Share covered |
|---|---|
| Weeping tile disconnection with sump pump | 100% |
| Exterior storm drain disconnection | 100% |
| Downspout disconnection | 100% |
| Backwater valve (inside the home) | 50% |
| Sewer lateral lining or repair | 50% |
Source: Halton Region. Verified September 25, 2026.
Toronto flooding subsidy milestones
View the data table
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Per-property maximum rises from $3,200 to $3,400 |
| Jul to Aug 2024 | More than 1,000 Toronto properties report basement flooding |
| Jul 2025 | City reports 59,173 applications and $85.6 million paid from 2007 onward |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Work completed from this date qualifies for the new amounts |
| May 1, 2026 | Expanded program: 80% of invoices, up to $6,650, with 2 years to apply |
Source: City of Toronto. Verified September 25, 2026.
How we help
Paperwork done right, the first time
Each program asks for specific documents, and a missing permit or unclear invoice can hold up your payment. We build every job around what the program asks for.
- Step 1
We confirm your program
We check which program covers your address and what it requires before we quote.
- Step 2
Your estimate shows the rebate
You see the expected rebate and your cost after it, line by line.
- Step 3
Permits and inspection
We pull the permits and book the inspections each program requires.
- Step 4
Documents ready to submit
Itemized invoice, photos, footage and permit proof, in one package.
Burlington homeowners: Burlington covers the building permit fee for sanitary line repair or replacement that includes a backwater valve. City of Burlington Home Flood Protection Program.
FAQ
Rebate questions
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, give us a call.
Do you apply for the rebate for me?
Rebates are paid to the property owner, so the application is in your name. We prepare the invoice, photos and permit documents each program asks for and walk you through submitting them.
Is the rebate taken off your invoice?
No. You pay the invoice, then the municipality pays the subsidy to you after it approves your application. Your estimate shows the expected rebate and your cost after it, so you can plan.
Can I combine more than one program?
Each program covers homes in its own municipality. In Burlington, the City also covers the building permit fee for sanitary line repair or replacement that includes a backwater valve, alongside the Halton Region subsidy.
How current are these amounts?
Every amount on this page comes from the official program page and was last checked on September 25, 2026. Programs can change, so we confirm the current rules when we prepare your estimate.
Do rebates cover the full cost?
Some Halton disconnection work is covered at 100% up to set limits. Most other items are covered at 50% to 80%, up to a cap. The City of Toronto estimated its subsidy now covers about 53% of a typical invoice.
Want your rebate worked out for your home?
Book a free estimate. We will confirm your program, quote the work and show your rebate and your cost after it, in writing.