Backwater Valve Installation Subsidy

About Backwater Valve Installation

A backwater valve is a device installed on your sewer lateral that prevents wastewater from re-entering your house.

Apply to the program

1. Download the Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program application form (PDF file) and the Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program waiver form (PDF file)  for the Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program.
2. Follow additional steps pertinent to each different subsidy program.
3. Submit a completed application form and waiver form, along with the required documentation outlined in the application form using one of the methods listed below. Residents are encouraged to send applications by email or by mail at this time:
   • Scan and email to basementfloodingsubsidy@halton.ca
   • Upload larger files, such as CCTV video, to our online Dropbox platform.
     • Please include the applicant name in the name of the file.
     • Where it requests the recipient email, please use basementfloodingsubsidy@halton.ca.
   • Mail to:
     Halton Region Public Works
     c/o Systems & Outreach Administrator
     Woodlands Operation Centre
     1179 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 4G3
   • Place in the drop-box at Halton Regional Centre: Place the application form in the drop-box available at the front of Halton Regional Centre, located at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville. Note: Halton Regional Facility and Woodlands Operations Centre are currently closed to the public as of Monday, March 23.