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Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program
City of Burlington · City program
Permit fees waived for eligible flood-mitigation plumbing work
Burlington waives building permit fees for certain flood-mitigation plumbing work in homes. The page says it covers backwater valves, sump pumps, and sanitary line repair or replacement when paired with a backwater valve.
Program details
How it works
Since the 2014 flood, the City of Burlington has offered a Plumbing Permit Fee Grant Program to help residents make home improvements that reduce basement-flooding risk. The city says it has waived building permit fees for eligible work.
What the money covers
The page says the permit fee is covered for:
- Installation of a backwater valve
- Installation of a sump pump
- Repair or replacement of a sanitary line, but only with the installation of a backwater valve
Amounts and matching
The page does not give a dollar cap for the grant itself. It says between 2014 and 2024, the city waived $567,000 in building permit fees.
How to apply
The page gives permit application requirements for backwater valves and sump pumps, including completed application forms, a homeowner release form, product specifications, and a floor plan or survey.
Timing and deadlines
The page does not state an application deadline. It says the program has been in place since 2014.
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