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What does a backwater valve permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a backwater valve project in Toronto, Ontario, with the source and limits visible.

Focused project answerReviewed Oct 1, 2026
Published fee information

Toronto lists a 2026 fee of $38.67 each for backwater valves, manholes, catchbasins, interceptors and sumps with pumps.

Use this as a municipal-fee reference, not as the total project budget. Design, engineering, related applications and construction costs are separate.

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For a house with one or two dwelling units, Toronto uses a stand-alone drain permit. The City states that no plans are required for those houses, although the application form and related program documents can still apply.

PermitRequired

Toronto lists backwater-valve installation as permit-required work.

One- and two-unit housesNo plans required

The dedicated City guide says no plans are required for one- and two-unit houses.

Inspection / subsidyCheck before covering work

Program and inspection requirements can affect when the installation may be covered or enclosed.

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Official sources behind this page

PermitRequired

Toronto lists backwater-valve installation as permit-required work.

Official sourceCity of TorontoWhen Do I Need a Building Permit? · Permit-required and permit-exempt project examples
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
One- and two-unit housesNo plans required

The dedicated City guide says no plans are required for one- and two-unit houses.

Official sourceCity of TorontoBackwater Valve · Standalone drain permit, house documentation rules and 2026 fee
Verified2026-10-01Open proof
Inspection / subsidyCheck before covering work

Program and inspection requirements can affect when the installation may be covered or enclosed.

Official sourceCity of TorontoBackwater Valve · Standalone drain permit, house documentation rules and 2026 fee
Verified2026-10-01Open proof

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