Basement Flooding Grants

The application form can be found on our customer service form, by clicking "Basement Flooding Grant Program" under the categories dropdown. Click here to access the online form.

To address basement flooding issues in the City of St. Thomas, the city developed a program to assist homeowners in preventing basement flooding. The city will assist homeowners by providing up to 90% of the cost to install a sump pump by disconnecting from the foundation drains and up to 50% of the cost to install a back water valve.

You may be eligible to receive up to $5750 and keep your home safe and dry.

Further information can be obtained by clicking on the links provided below:

• Basement Flooding Grant Program Brochure
• City wide letter regarding the prevention of basement flooding due to downspouts and improper storm drainage, January 31, 2017
• By-law 35-2022 - Amendment to By-law 84-2017

Please note that to enhance efficiency and expedite applications, we have transitioned to online submissions. If you encounter accessibility challenges accessing the application online, please contact us at 519-631-3262 to request a mailed copy or visit the Environmental Services department (545 Talbot St. 2nd Floor) to obtain a paper application form.