Home Residents Homeowners' Resources Basement Flooding Am I Eligible for a Basement Flooding Grant? Am I Eligible for a Basement Flooding Grant?
Leave this field blank This grant helps pay for permanent improvements after a sanitary sewer backup has been investigated. If your basement is actively flooding, stop here and report the problem first.Before You ApplyAnswer a few quick questions to find out whether the Basement Flooding Grant Program is the right next step for you. Is your basement currently flooding, or has it flooded within the last few days? YesNo Your Next StepThe Basement Flooding Grant Program is not an emergency response program.If you are experiencing an active flooding event, report the problem and follow the City's guidance for responding to water in your basement before applying for a grant. Do you own the property? YesNo You are not eligible to apply.The Basement Flooding Grant Program is only available to property owners. Is the property located in the city of Toledo? YesNo You are not eligible to apply.This program is only available to properties located in Toledo. What best describes the flooding in your basement? Water came up through a basement drain, toilet, or other plumbing fixture.Water came through walls, windows, foundation cracks, or the floorI'm not sure Your project is unlikely to qualify.The Basement Flooding Program helps pay for improvements that prevent sanitary sewer backups. It does not cover groundwater or stormwater flooding, foundation waterproofing, landscaping, or similar repairs. Have you identified a possible solution? Backwater check valveStandpipePlumbing or sewer modificationSump pumpNot sure yet That's okay.Before collecting contractor quotes, contact the Basement Flooding Grant Program Manager Andy Stepnick at 419-245-1338 or andy.stepnick@toledo.oh.gov Have you obtained two contractor quotes, or are you planning to complete the work yourself? YesNot yet Most applications require at least two written contractor quotes. If you plan to complete the work yourself, you will instead provide a list of materials and estimated costs. Based on your answers, you may be eligible for the Basement Flooding Grant Program.Your next step is to complete the application and submit:Property informationDescription of the floodingTwo contractor quotes (or materials list if you are completing the work yourself)Any supporting documentation
