The Mississauga Flood Resilience Rebate helps cover the cost of installing water‑resistant materials or other flood prevention measures in your home.

You can apply for a rebate of 50 per cent of the cost of your upgrades, up to a maximum of $3,000.

Rebate Eligibility

• Be an individual, not a corporation or other business entity.
• Be the registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex, or townhouse within the City of Mississauga.
• Have experienced flood damage to your residence due to an intense rainfall event on or after July 8, 2013. Flood damage to an accessory building or storage unit that is separate from a residential dwelling unit is not eligible.
• Have no outstanding taxes, fees or charges owed to the City of Mississauga, or any municipal by-law violations at the property.

Eligible Expenses

There are many ways to improve flood resilience in and around your home, including both interior and exterior upgrades. Refer to the full list of flood-resilient materials for examples.

• The rebate applies to the cost of materials, contractor labour and applicable tax.
• Labour costs are eligible only if performed by a valid contractor.
• Common elements, like hallways or amenities shared between separate units, are not eligible.

How to Apply

The following documents must be submitted whether the application is filed online or by mail:

1. A copy of your City tax bill with the applicant’s name listed as a registered owner
2. One of the following for proof of flooding within a residential dwelling:
   • Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
   • Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff
   • Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
   • Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the files’ metadata date‑stamped.
3. Proof of purchase of eligible materials or completed work and payment, such as:
   • Copy of original receipts for purchased materials.
   • Copy of original invoices for the completed work with:
     • Address where work was performed
     • Contractor name and licence number
     • Cost breakdown
     • Total amount paid in full
4. Photos of installation
5. Authorization letter from the condo board for any work under the board’s jurisdiction, if applicable.

Apply Online

• Begin the application process here.
• Apply online by following the instructions in the user guide.

Apply By Mail

• Mail a completed Flood Resilience Rebate Application and supporting documents to the following address:
  
  Flood Resilience Rebate Program
  Transportation and Works
  Environmental Services Section
  300 City Centre Drive
  Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

For more information, visit the Mississauga Flood Resilience Rebate page.