Financial help for a greener home

Rebate: New Get up to $5,000 cash back

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Weather-ready rebates — Whitby

Available to Whitby residents only

Whitby residents may be able to receive up to $5000 back in rebates for doing eligible weather-ready upgrades. Residents can also take advantage of the free Weather-ready Home Assessment to help plan their projects efficiently.

Eligible upgrades include:
Upgrade Incentive
Downspout disconnection and redirection, installation of rain barrel with diverter Up to $1,000
Permeable Pavement Up to $5,000
Rain Gardens Up to $2,500
Soakaway Pits Up to $2,500
Certified Landscape Design Up to $500
Backwater valves, sump pump Up to $3,000

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. The proposed project must be located within the Region of Durham.
  2. The proposed project must be on a residential property.
  3. All required permits must be obtained.
  4. The project must be completed in 2026, with all reimbursement and feedback forms submitted by November 30, 2026.
  5. You must be the property owner or have written permission from the owner to carry out the project.
  6. The minimum project spend is $500.
  7. Complete one of the following:
    1. Complete a Weather-Ready Home Assessment; or
    2. Depending on the rebate requirement
      1. have an inspection/quote a qualified contractor (i.e., a Fusion Landscape Professional, roofing/eavestrough specialist, basement waterproofing specialist, certified plumber) who will complete the design and installation of your project, or
      2. attend a workshop training session (certificate provided.)

How to apply

  1. Book a free consultation with a Greener Homes Coach.
  2. Your coach will inform you of available rebates and help you decide if the Whitby weather-ready rebates make sense for your renovation plans.
  3. Review project requirements and relevant documentation for desired retrofits and fill out the DGH Whitby Weather Ready Incentive Application Form provided by your Greener Homes Coach.
  4. Upload the application form alongside contractor quotes of planned upgrades to your user portal.
  5. Your Greener Homes Coach will review your application. If approved, you will receive a pre-approval notice to proceed with your retrofits.
  6. Complete your retrofit project and upload all required documents, including a completion report and invoices to your user portal.
  7. If all eligibility conditions are met, you will receive a rebate cheque in the mail within 1-2 months.

It is the homeowner’s responsibility to complete these steps in order to receive their rebate. If there is any confusion about these steps, please connect with your Greener Homes Coach for guidance.

For condominiums and cooperative complexes, additional funding is available. Please contact us at info@durhamgreenerhomes.ca to learn how we can support your project.

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