Up to $6,650 per property for eligible work completed on or after November 12, 2025.
Homeowner Resource
Basement flooding subsidy update.
Toronto expanded the program on May 1, 2026. Eligible owners can access up to $6,650 per property.
Program Snapshot
What changed for eligible Toronto homeowners.
Assessment, backwater valves, sump pump work, battery backup, and eligible drain work.
Eligible owners can apply within two years after installation. City approval still applies.
Eligible Work
What to check first.
Up to 80 per cent of cost, to a maximum of $500.
Up to 80 per cent of cost, to a maximum of $1,600 per device.
Up to $2,250 for eligible sump pump work, plus up to $300 for battery backup.
Eligible severance and capping can qualify for up to $400.
Use properly licensed contractors and keep invoices.
Downspout disconnection is separate from this subsidy.
Before You Apply
A practical order of operations.
Confirm the property type, eligible work, contractor licence requirements, documentation, and timing before work begins.
The City recommends due diligence before hiring. For resale planning, the quote also helps separate necessary protection from cosmetic renovation drift.
Invoices, permits, photos, contractor licence details, and paid-in-full proof can matter when the application is reviewed.