Markham private plumbing protection rebate help
Markham’s program follows a different process from Toronto. New work generally requires technical review and City approval before installation, followed by CCTV review, a building permit, inspection and a final rebate application.
Measure-specific rebates for qualified properties.
Markham lists rebates for backwater valves, weeping-tile disconnection with sump-pump installation and sanitary or storm lateral repair. Eligibility depends on the property, area, approvals and program conditions.
- Indoor backwater valve: up to $1,750 per eligible lateral
- Outdoor backwater valve: up to $2,000 per eligible lateral
- Weeping-tile disconnection and sump pump: up to $5,000
- Storm or sanitary lateral reline/repair: up to $2,500 each
Pre-approval is a real part of the process.
The homeowner and contractor first identify the proposed measure. The technical review application is submitted to Markham, then the City reviews CCTV information and issues approval before the building-permit and installation stages.
- Technical Review Application submitted first
- Initial City approval before CCTV and final work plan
- Building permit before installation
- City inspection after the work
- Final rebate application with invoices
Clear answers before the work begins.
When does the current Markham program end?
The City currently lists April 30, 2027 as the building-permit deadline and July 31, 2027 as the rebate-application deadline. Homeowners should verify current dates with Markham before proceeding.
Does Markham call homeowners to sell devices?
No. Markham warns that the City does not contact homeowners by phone to request installation of flood-protection devices.
Can work begin before approval?
For a new-installation rebate, the City’s published process requires review and approval before the installation proceeds.