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Plumbing and flood protection rebates in Toronto and the GTA

Updated August 18, 2026

Toronto homeowners can get up to $6,650 toward basement flood protection. Peel covers 60% of a sanitary backwater valve, up to $1,500. Mississauga offers a separate city rebate of up to $7,500. Vaughan, Markham, and Halton have their own programs. We install the work and give you a paid invoice for your application.

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Many homeowners look up a rebate after a wet spring. The program follows your municipality, not our shop address. Pick your city to jump to the matching program.

Rebate programs by municipality

Amounts below were read from the official municipal pages on August 18, 2026. The city or region still decides your file. We do not administer these programs.

City of Toronto

$6,650

up to per property

Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy

Toronto expanded this subsidy on May 1, 2026. The higher amounts apply to eligible work completed on or after November 12, 2025.

What is covered

  • A one-time home plumbing assessment
  • Backwater valves and alarms, up to two devices
  • A sump pump and alarm, plus a battery backup
  • Severance and capping of a foundation drain (weeping tile) connection
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Home plumbing assessment80%$500
Backwater valve (per device, max 2)80%$1,600
Sump pump (one device)80%$2,250
Sump battery backup80%$300
Foundation drain severance and capping80%$400

Who usually qualifies

  • You must own a single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex in Toronto.
  • Downspouts must be disconnected from the sewer, or you need a City exemption.
  • The contractor needs a valid City of Toronto business licence at the time of the work.
  • Apply within two years of the work for the expanded amounts.
  • Each type of work has a lifetime maximum. Funding is first come, first served.

Official program: Toronto basement flooding subsidy

City Rooter cities this covers: Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, plus the rest of Toronto

City of Toronto

City-side

replaced when you replace yours

Priority Lead Water Service Replacement

This is not a cash rebate. If you replace the private lead water service, Toronto will replace the city-owned side on a priority basis.

What is covered

  • City-owned pipe from the watermain to the property line
  • Your plumber or the City contractor replaces the private side from the property line into the home
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
City-owned lead water serviceCity pays its sideNo cash rebate

Who usually qualifies

  • Lead services are common in homes built before the mid-1950s.
  • A licensed plumber can confirm whether your private-side pipe is lead.
  • You pay for the private-side replacement. The City pays for its side after you apply.

Official program: Toronto lead water service program

City Rooter cities this covers: Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, plus the rest of Toronto

Peel Region

$1,500

60% of the invoice, including tax

Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate

Peel pays 60% of a sanitary backwater valve invoice, up to $1,500 including tax. The valve must sit on the sanitary lateral, not the storm line.

What is covered

  • Installation of a sanitary backwater valve on the wastewater lateral
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Sanitary backwater valve60%$1,500 incl. tax

Who usually qualifies

  • The home must be a single, semi, or townhome in Peel, installed after July 16, 2024.
  • You apply as a person, not a corporation. One rebate per home every 10 years.
  • A licensed contractor installs the valve, you pull a municipal permit, and the inspector signs off.
  • Mississauga storm-side work uses the City of Mississauga program instead.

Official program: Peel backwater valve rebate

City Rooter cities this covers: Mississauga, Brampton

City of Mississauga

$7,500

up to per property

Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate

Mississauga runs a separate city rebate for storm-side flood protection. You need City pre-approval before the work starts.

What is covered

  • Sump pump that collects weeping-tile water and discharges away from the foundation
  • Capping the old foundation drain connection to the storm sewer
  • Downspout disconnection
  • A backwater valve on the stormwater lateral
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Sump pumpUp to listed max$6,000
Foundation drain cappingUp to listed max$1,000
Downspout disconnectionUp to listed max$125 each ($500 total)
Storm-lateral backwater valveUp to listed max$1,500

Who usually qualifies

  • You must own a detached, semi, duplex, or townhouse in Mississauga.
  • You apply as a person, not a corporation, and the property cannot owe City taxes or fees.
  • A licensed contractor does the work. Unused dollars from one measure cannot move to another.
  • As of February 12, 2025, the City must pre-approve the plan before installation.

Official program: Mississauga flooding prevention rebate

City Rooter cities this covers: Mississauga

City of Vaughan

$750

50% of the invoice, including tax

Sanitary Back-Water Valve Subsidy

Vaughan covers half the invoiced cost of an approved sanitary backwater valve, up to $750, including labour, materials, permit fees, and tax.

What is covered

  • Installation of an approved sanitary backwater valve by a certified plumber
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Sanitary backwater valve50%$750

Who usually qualifies

  • A plumbing permit and a City inspection are required before you apply.
  • The plumber must be certified and able to provide a Skilled Trades Ontario number.
  • Homes under construction do not qualify. Interior and exterior restoration is not covered.
  • Apply within one year of the work. Funding is first come, first served.

Official program: Vaughan backwater valve subsidy

City Rooter cities this covers: Vaughan, Concord, Thornhill, Maple, Woodbridge. West Thornhill uses Vaughan.

City of Markham

$5,000

up to for weeping tile and sump work

Private Plumbing Protection Rebate

Markham rebates several flood-protection measures if the home is in a known flood-prone area, or you can show flood risk. The City must approve the plan first.

What is covered

  • Indoor or outdoor backwater valves on sanitary or storm laterals
  • Weeping-tile disconnection with a gravity storm connection or a sump pump
  • Sanitary or storm lateral relining and repair
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Indoor backwater valve (sanitary or storm)Up to listed max$1,750
Outdoor backwater valve (sanitary or storm)Up to listed max$2,000
Weeping tile redirected to storm by gravityUp to listed max$3,000
Weeping tile disconnection and sump pumpUp to listed max$5,000
Lateral reline or repair (sanitary or storm)Up to listed max$2,500

Who usually qualifies

  • The property must be in a known flood-prone area, or you must show flood risk.
  • Downspouts must already be disconnected. The City reviews a technical application before work starts.
  • Building permits are due by April 30, 2027. Rebate applications are due by July 31, 2027.

Official program: Markham private plumbing protection rebate

City Rooter cities this covers: Thornhill. East Thornhill uses Markham.

Halton Region

$6,500

up to for weeping tile and sump work

Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy

Halton updated subsidy amounts in September 2025. For work after July 15, 2024, a backwater valve is 50% up to $1,600, and weeping-tile disconnection with a sump pump is 100% up to $6,500.

What is covered

  • Indoor sanitary backwater valve installation
  • Weeping-tile disconnection combined with a sump pump
  • Related plumbing or drainage assessment costs inside those rebate limits
DeviceShare coveredMaximum
Indoor backwater valve50%$1,600
Weeping tile disconnection and sump pump100%$6,500

Who usually qualifies

  • The home must be in Halton and connected to the municipal wastewater system. Septic homes are not eligible.
  • You must prove stormwater is not connected to the wastewater line, or that it will be disconnected.
  • Each subsidy is available once per property. Apply within one year of the work.
  • Exterior backwater valves and water-powered backup pumps are not eligible.

Official program: Halton basement flooding subsidies

City Rooter cities this covers: Oakville

Guelph and Kitchener: no dedicated city rebate

We checked the official Guelph and Kitchener sites on August 18, 2026. Neither city currently advertises a backwater-valve or sump-pump installation rebate like Toronto, Peel, or Halton.

Kitchener does offer stormwater bill credits if you reduce runoff from the property. That lowers a monthly utility charge. It does not repay a plumber for a valve or pump.

You can still protect the basement. A licensed install and a written estimate remain the right next step. See our Guelph and Kitchener plumbing pages, or call (647) 534-6875.

Rebate amounts at a glance

Use this table to compare the common devices. Confirm the current number on the official page before you apply.

MunicipalityDeviceMaximumShare covered
TorontoBackwater valve (each, max 2)$1,60080%
TorontoSump pump$2,25080%
TorontoCombined flood protection$6,65080% per item
Peel RegionSanitary backwater valve$1,50060%
MississaugaSump pump$6,000Up to listed max
MississaugaStorm backwater valve$1,500Up to listed max
MississaugaCombined storm-side work$7,500Up to listed max
VaughanSanitary backwater valve$75050%
MarkhamIndoor backwater valve$1,750Up to listed max
MarkhamWeeping tile and sump pump$5,000Up to listed max
HaltonIndoor backwater valve$1,60050%
HaltonWeeping tile and sump pump$6,500100%

How applying usually works

Each clerk has a checklist. The pattern is the same in most GTA programs. We complete the plumbing. You send the city the paperwork.

  1. Step 1

    Check the rules for your city

    Confirm the official program still matches your home type, sewer connection, and downspout setup before you book.

  2. Step 2

    Get a written quote

    Most cities want an itemized quote or invoice. We write the work, materials, and labour so the clerk can read it.

  3. Step 3

    Install with a licensed plumber

    A permit and inspection are usual for a backwater valve. DIY work almost never qualifies.

  4. Step 4

    Submit the paid invoice

    You apply to the city or region after the inspection. They mail a cheque if the file is complete and funding remains.

Related work: backwater valve installation, sump pump installation, and lead pipe replacement.

Plumbing rebate questions

Does the city pay the plumber up front?

No. You pay for the work first. The city or region reviews your application and, if it qualifies, mails a cheque. Keep the original paid invoice, the permit, and the inspection sign-off.

Do I need a licensed plumber for a rebate?

Yes. Toronto, Peel, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, and Halton all require a licensed contractor. A family member or unlicensed installer will usually void the application. City Rooter is a licensed plumbing contractor and can complete the permit-ready work.

Can I combine the Peel rebate and the Mississauga rebate?

Often yes, if the devices are on different lines. Peel covers a sanitary backwater valve. Mississauga covers storm-side work such as a sump pump or a storm-lateral valve. You still submit two applications, and each program keeps its own rules.

What if I already installed a backwater valve or sump pump?

It depends on the city and the date of the work. Toronto allows applications within two years for the expanded program. Peel only covers valves installed after July 16, 2024. Vaughan and Halton generally want the file within one year. Mississauga now needs pre-approval before new work. Check the official page for your address.

Is there a flood-protection rebate in Guelph or Kitchener?

We did not find a dedicated municipal rebate for backwater valves or sump pumps in Guelph or Kitchener as of August 2026. Kitchener offers stormwater bill credits if you reduce runoff, which is not the same as paying for a plumber. You can still install the protection. We will give you a written estimate either way.

Amounts on this page were verified August 18, 2026 from official municipal websites. Programs change, funding can run out, and your address still has to meet the rules. Confirm details with your city or region before you start work. City Rooter installs the plumbing and provides the invoice. We do not process municipal applications or promise a rebate we do not administer.

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