Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Ontario

Barrie Disconnect to Protect Downspout Rebate

Run by City of Barrie

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $70 to disconnect downspouts (sump pump and foundation drain redirection to a lawn or rain garden: 75% of costs up to $200-$2,000)
Maximum
$70 per household
Who qualifies
Barrie property owners with downspouts connected to the sanitary sewer, after a City site visit confirms eligibility.
Where
Property owners in the City of Barrie.
Status
Open. First come, first served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Disconnect roof downspouts from the sanitary sewer and redirect the water onto your lawn, garden or a rain garden, then claim a rebate.

Requirements

  • City staff must visit and confirm eligibility before work starts; work done before review is not eligible
  • Downspouts must discharge to pervious areas such as lawns, gardens or rain gardens, not driveways
  • Before and after photos plus receipts or a paid contractor invoice
  • First come, first served

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Disconnect to Protect brochure and download the rebate application form
  2. 2Call Service Barrie at 705-726-4242 to book an eligibility site visit
  3. 3Do the work
  4. 4Bring the completed form, photos, receipts, photo ID and a water or tax bill to Service Barrie at City Hall

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Barrie Disconnect to Protect Downspout Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/barrie-disconnect-to-protect-downspout-rebate

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