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Burlington, Ont.—Aug. 7, 2024— In response to the recent extreme weather event in Burlington on July 15 and 16, 2024, Burlington City Council has approved a new flood relief grant program designed to assist homeowners rebuilding and repairing their homes after the storm.
Program details
The City of Burlington’s latest flood recovery measure will cover the cost of building permit fees for homeowners who experienced flooding damage during the severe weather event on July 15 and 16, 2024. Eligible homeowners will not be charged for zoning certificates and/or building permits needed for interior renovations.
Who is eligible for the new grant?
To qualify for the grant funding, homeowners must meet the following criteria:
- Flooding occurred in the residential dwelling in connection with the July 15 or July 16, 2024, weather event.
- Flooding was reported to Halton Region at 311.
- A Halton Region representative has investigated and determined the water damage occurred within a residential dwelling due to the July 15/July 16, 2024, weather event.
- Homeowners did not have home insurance coverage or had their insurance claim denied, as confirmed by their insurance company.
- Renovations must be like-for-like replacements.
- Eligible zoning certificate and building permit applications must be submitted before Dec. 20, 2024.
What’s covered?
The following fees for qualified work will be covered in the City’s newest grant program.
Zoning Certificate Fees:
- Residential basement finish
- Additional residential unit
- Zoning exemption
Building Permit Fees:
- Interior alterations/renovations
- Additional residential unit
Other flood-related financial assistance available
- Halton Region Ex Gratia Grant of $1000
- Halton Region is offering a $1,000 Ex Gratia Grant for Public Sewer Backup, aimed at helping eligible residents offset insurance deductibles or other flooding-related costs not covered by insurance. Please call 311 to learn more.
- Burlington Flood Relief Grant of $1,000
- The City of Burlington is offering a Flood Relief Grant of $1000, to residents with confirmed residential flooding not eligible for the Halton Region grant. Please call 311 to learn more.
- Burlington Home Flood Protection Program
- Since 2017, the City of Burlington has offered the Home Flood Protection Program to help homeowners reduce their risk of basement flooding and minimize damage if flooding occurs. The program offers homeowners up to 50 per cent of the cost of Home Flood Protection Assessments which aim to find potential ways that water/sewage can enter your home.
- Burlington Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program
- Since the 2014 flood, the City of Burlington has offered a Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program covering the cost of a building permit associated with specific improvements done in homes or businesses to reduce the risk of basement flooding.
- Halton Region's Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program
- Halton Region's Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program offers financial support for residents who make improvements to prevent stormwater from entering the wastewater system and reduce the risk of flooding from sewer backup. Available subsidies include backwater valve installation, downspout disconnection and more.
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Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
"The recent flooding has had a devastating impact on many Burlington residents. Our goal with this additional flood relief program is to ease the financial burden of rebuilding and help our community recover as quickly as possible. We are committed to providing support and resources to those affected, ensuring they have the assistance they need to restore their homes safely."
Links and Resources
- To apply for assistance with a building permit fee, please email buildingpermits@burlington.ca.
- To apply for assistance with a zoning certificate fee, please email Community Planning.
- To learn more about all flood-related financial assistance programs, visit burlington.ca/flood.
- Zoning certificates
- Building permits
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Media contact:
City of Burlington Corporate Communications
communications@burlington.ca
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