It is now even easier to help protect your home from basement flooding

The City’s Residential Protective Plumbing program has had an upgrade. Through the updated program, eligible homeowners can apply for rebates to install new protective plumbing devices. These devices can prevent sewage or stormwater from entering homes when the sewer’s capacity is exceeded during an extreme weather event. The updated program now offers larger rebate amounts and a simplified application process. Available rebates include:

• 100 per cent of the building permit fee for protective plumbing work
• $1,000 for interior backwater valves
• $2,500 for an exterior storm backwater valve
• $1,500 for a sump pump in an existing sump pit
• $3,000 for a sump pump in a new sump pit

By making it simple and more affordable for households to install protective plumbing, the City is improving Ottawa’s overall preparedness for extreme weather and reducing the negative impacts of basement flooding. Learn more about the Residential Protective Plumbing program and how to apply at ottawa.ca/rppp. Tenants and homeowners who have been affected by basement flooding due to sewer surcharging may also be eligible for the Compassionate Grant program. Learn more about the Compassionate Grant program and how to apply at ottawa.ca/cg. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Bluesky, X and Instagram.