Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Ontario
Toronto Eco-Roof (Green Roof) Incentive
Run by City of Toronto
- What you get
- Green roofs: $100 per square metre installed, up to $100,000, plus up to $1,000 for a structural assessment; cool roofs: $5 per square metre (new membrane) or $2 per square metre (coating), up to $50,000
- Maximum
- $100,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Owners of homes and buildings in Toronto installing an eligible green or cool roof.
- Where
- Home and building owners in Toronto.
- Status
- Open. Applications open and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Type of payment
- Grant
What you do
Install a green (vegetated) roof or cool roof on your home or building and get a grant toward the cost.
Requirements
- Apply before work begins
- Green roofs must meet Toronto's Green Roof Construction Standard (root repellent, drainage, filter layer, growing medium and plants)
The plan or design it asks for
Roof design details for the proposed green or cool roof (and a structural assessment where needed).
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Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Toronto's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Apply online before starting work
- 2Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis
- 3Install the roof and claim the incentive
Sources
- https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/green-your-roof/ (official page)
- https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/and-rebates-to-green-your-home/
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Toronto Eco-Roof (Green Roof) Incentive,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/toronto-eco-roof-incentive
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