Subsidy Programs
As a result of the increasingly frequent and severe weather events related to climate change, the Town of Essex has implemented subsidy programs to assist homeowners to reduce the risk of basement flooding on their private property.
The Town is offering owners of residential dwellings (single family and duplex homes) the opportunity to receive a financial subsidy to disconnect downspouts, complete investigative camera work, install a sump pump and/or back-water valve (flood protection devices), and purchase a rain barrel.
View the Town of Essex Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
How to Apply
Submit completed application to:
Via Mail:
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
Infrastructure Services Department
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario N8M 1A8
Via email: subsidies@essex.ca
Eligible Amounts
|
Project |
Amount |
|
Install Backwater Valve(s) (permit required) |
Up to 100% of cost ($1000 maximum) |
|
Install sump pump (including sump pit) to disconnect foundation drains from floor drains |
Up to 100% of cost ($1750 maximum) |
|
Investigative Pipe Camera work |
Up to 100% of cost ($400 maximum) |
|
Downspout Disconnection |
Up to 100% of cost ($75 maximum) |
|
Rain Barrel Subsidy |
Up to 100% of cost ($100 maximum) |
|
Sump Pump Overflow |
Up to 100% of cost ($300 maximum) |
*Disputes with respect to qualifying work will be resolved by the Director of Infrastructure Services and/or the Chief Building Official or their designate.
Who Is eligible for this program?
This program is available to homeowners who live in the Town of Essex and do not have amounts owing to the Town such as back taxes or overdue payments. In order to be eligible, work must commence AFTER the application is approved.
What is not covered by the program?
- Replacement of existing sump pump
- Upgrade of sump pump
- Addition of another sump pump
- Installation of a sump pump when foundation drains are already separated from floor drain or sanitary sewer
- Installation of a rain barrel
- Work performed for which a permit cannot be obtained
- New Homes, homes in the planning stages or homes currently under construction (Excluding the rain barrel subsidy)
Contact Us
Town of Essex
33 Talbot Street South
Essex, Ontario,
N8M 1A8
519-776-7336