Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Quebec
Pointe-Claire Residential Stormwater Subsidy
Run by Ville de Pointe-Claire
- What you get
- 50% of eligible work, including the City consultant's assessment, up to $5,000 per property
- Maximum
- $5,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Owners of one- or two-unit residential properties in Pointe-Claire who are up to date on municipal taxes and have not received aid for the same work in the last five years.
- Where
- Owners of one- and two-unit homes in Pointe-Claire.
- Status
- Open. By-law in force since July 14, 2026.
- Type of payment
- Cost share
What you do
Disconnect downspouts, build a rain garden, install permeable surfaces, regrade your lot or add other stormwater measures at your home, and the City pays half.
Requirements
- Apply and get written approval before starting work
- Work by an RBQ-licensed contractor, or by the owner where allowed
- Eligible yard work includes downspout disconnection, permeable surfaces, rain gardens, lot grading and retention systems (the program also covers flood-proofing plumbing)
- Used equipment, like-for-like replacements, maintenance and permit or professional fees are excluded
- Approval is valid for 12 months (one 6-month extension possible)
- Claim within 60 days of finishing with invoices, proof of payment and before/after photos
The plan or design it asks for
A location plan or sketch showing where the work will be on the property, a description of the work and materials, and at least one contractor quote or a detailed budget estimate.
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 Ville de Pointe-Claire's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Submit the official application form to the Urban Planning department before starting, with a sketch, description and quote
- 2The City replies within 30 working days
- 3Do the work as approved
- 4Submit invoices, proof of payment and before/after photos within 60 days; payment follows within 30 working days
Combining it with other programs
Can be combined with provincial or federal aid as long as the total does not exceed the actual cost of the work.
Sources
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Pointe-Claire Residential Stormwater Subsidy,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/quebec/pointe-claire-private-stormwater-subsidy