Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Basements can flood for many reasons. For its part, the City of Toronto is working to make improvements to its complex system of underground pipes, sewers and catchbasins. But these improvements alone cannot completely protect a home from basement flooding. And with the increasingly frequent and severe weather events related to climate change, it is essential that homeowners take the appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding on their own private property. Those who isolate their home from the City's sewer system can significantly reduce the risk of basement flooding.
To assist homeowners, the City offers owners of single family, duplex and triplex residential homes a financial subsidy of up to $3,200 per property to install flood protection devices including a back-water valve, sump pump, and pipe severance and capping of the home's storm sewer or external weeping tile connection.
Learn more about the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program and download an application form here (PDF).
Contact us
- Telephone: 416-395-6376
- Email: basementflooding@toronto.ca
For general information call Toronto Water at 311.