Backwater Valve Subsidy Program

The City of Kawartha Lakes offers a subsidy to help eligible residential property owners install a backwater valve. A backwater valve helps prevent wastewater from backing up through your sanitary sewer line and into your home.

Learn about the subsidy, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

About the program

The City of Kawartha Lakes offers a subsidy to help eligible residential property owners install a backwater valve. A backwater valve helps prevent wastewater from backing up through your sanitary sewer line and into your home.

The subsidy covers 50 per cent of eligible installation costs. Review the program requirements below before starting your project.

Program eligibility

The Backwater Valve Subsidy Program is available to eligible residential property owners who are installing a backwater valve for the first time.

To qualify, the property must:

• Be located within the City of Kawartha Lakes municipal boundaries
• Be an existing residential home
• Be receiving a first-time backwater valve installation

The program is not available for:

• Institutional, commercial or industrial (ICI) properties
• Replacement of an existing backwater valve

Eligible costs

The subsidy covers 50 per cent of the costs to install a backwater valve on the property's sanitary sewer line.

The subsidy does not cover:

• Interior demolition or restoration, including paint, drywall or flooring
• Exterior work, such as landscaping
• Other costs not directly related to installing the backwater valve

Installation requirements

To qualify for the subsidy:

• A building permit must be obtained before work begins
• The backwater valve must be installed by a licensed plumber
• All work must meet the program requirements

How to apply

Submit your application and all supporting documentation within one year of the installation being completed.

Mail your completed application and supporting documents to:

Backwater Valve Subsidy Program
322 Kent Street West, P.O. Box 9000
Lindsay, ON
K9V 5R8

Application review

Staff will review your application and determine whether you qualify for the subsidy.

• Incomplete applications or applications missing required documentation will not be processed. All documents will be returned to you
• If your application is denied, you will be notified by mail

Application form

Complete the Backwater Valve Subsidy Application Form