Prepare your Property for Flooding
Your property is located within a designated chronic basement flooding area. These areas experienced severe basement flooding during large rainfall events. New land development can increase flood risk.
Financial Subsidy of up to $3,400 Per Property
Don’t take the chance! Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Toronto. Don’t take the chance. Just because you hasn’t flooded yet doesn’t mean it won’t this year. Homes in low risk areas account for 25% of all flood claims. And in a high risk area, your chances of flooding during a 30-year mortgage are 1 in 4.
Even a small flood could cost you thousands of dollars. As little as two inches of water can cause devastating damage to your home, and most homeowners insurance won’t cover it.
Safeguard your home against the changing risks of each season. Here in Toronto, rainstorms, melting snow, and flash floods create the highest flood risk, plus new land development of buildings increase our risks dramatically.
Flood prevention costs less than you think! On average, 80% of the cost of eligible flood prevention solutions are reimbursed by City of Toronto up to a maximum of $3,400. Upgrades include the installation of a backwater valve to prevent sewer backup and the replacement or installation of a sump pump and backup battery to help manage water around your foundation. The City of Toronto is encouraging residents to take appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding. Please visit the link below for the most up to date information: [login to view URL]
The Flood Prevention Assessment
Scheduling an assessment will help your determine the risk level to your home, along with the most current and appropriate flood prevention solutions. All Flood Prevention Assessments are performed by a registered surveyor. Gain comprehensive insights needed in making to most informed decision on protecting your family, property and environment. The assessment includes:
1. Identifying areas of flood vulnerability on your property.
2. Determining which devices are right for your home.
3. Information on costs, contractors and eligible subsidy amounts.
4. Complete site drainage evaluation
About Regional Stormwater Management Corp.
Reducing the risk of basement flooding requires a joint effort between homeowners, the City of Toronto and local entities like us. Regional Stormwater Management facilitates the coordination between homeowners and the City to simplify the process of protecting a property from basement flooding. Visit: