Inspection and Subsidy Program for Affected Residents

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This two‑part program offers financial assistance to support property owners who have suffered damage related to flooding in recent years.

To be eligible, a Dorval resident must meet two criteria:

Eligible buildings
The ground floor and basement must be occupied by one or more of the following use groups, in accordance with urban planning regulations:
1. Residential housing
2. Commercial use
Eligible disaster
Disaster resulting from water damage caused by flooding or sewer backup arising exclusively from the torrential rains of August 9, 2024, July 13, 2025, and/or June 20,2026.

Program Duration and Eligibility Application

The inspection and subsidy program begins on Monday, March 30, 2026.

A maximum of 200 eligible applications will be processed annually through this program during 2026 and 2027. Applications will be handled in the order in which they are received.

The program includes two distinct components. Applicants must first participate in the first component (inspection) before they can apply for the second component (subsidy):

1. Inspection Program (By-law RCM-111)

To be eligible for the Inspection Program, a person residing in Dorval must meet three criteria:

Starting March 30, 2026, submit a complete and compliant eligibility application using the designated form (see link below). A paper version of the form is also available at the reception desk of the Urban Planning Department (60 Martin Avenue).
Provide one of the following supporting documents with the eligibility application:
1. Proof of damage report submitted to the City, accompanied by proof of damages.
2. Proof of a claim request filed with the City, accompanied by proof of damage.
3. Proof of a claim request filed with an insurance company, accompanied by proof of damage.
4. Any other proof of damage demonstrating the occurrence of an eligible disaster, beyond any reasonable doubt.
Consent to share with the City of Dorval and its authorized agent all information collected, and authorize the City to use the information, evidence, and documents for municipal purposes. In the event of the sale of the property, the applicant must transfer all of the above-mentioned documents to the buyer of the property.

→ List of items inspected by the representative during the visit

If the inspection request is compliant, a program representative will contact the applicant for a follow‑up.

Form | Eligibility Application - Inspection Program

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The Inspection Program offers the applicant:

An initial inspection carried out by an authorized external contractor to identify vulnerabilities related to flood and sewer backup risks.
A detailed inspection report describing observations and vulnerabilities identified based on a risk analysis and the building’s history.
A corrective work plan, prioritized according to the level of risk, outlining the recommended interventions.

The corrective work plan includes, where applicable, any work already carried out by the applicant following an eligible claim, provided that it corresponds to the corrective work identified. This work may therefore be considered within the context of the Subsidy Program for priority measures to protect against flooding and sewer backup risks.

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2. Subsidy Program (By-law RCM-112)

Only the work, improvements, purchases, and installations recommended in the corrective work plan issued by the City are eligible for the Subsidy Program.

The financial assistance covers 70% of the cost of eligible work, up to a maximum of $10,000 per building (the cost of the inspection carried out beforehand as well as the fees associated with the preparation of the inspection report and work plan—approximately $2,000—will be deducted from the allocated financial assistance).

To be eligible for the Subsidy Program, a person residing in Dorval must meet the following criteria:

Submit a complete eligibility application using the designated form (see link below), along with:
1. The corrective work plan (as received following the inspection program)
2. A cost estimate (contractor bids or detailed estimates from the property owner)
3. An approximate timeline for the work or the installations
  
  * If work has already been completed, documentation allowing its evaluation must be provided.
  * For condominiums, a signed subsidy cost‑sharing agreement from all co‑owners must be submitted.
Respect the following conditions:
1. Share with the City of Dorval all information and documents related to the program.
2. Authorize their use for municipal purposes.
3. Have any changes to the project approved prior to carrying them out.
4. In the event of a sale, transfer all program documents to the property’s buyer.

After the application has been approved, the applicant has six (6) months to complete the approved work and submit the reimbursement request. An additional delay may be granted in exceptional cases.

Form | Eligibility Application - Subsidy Program

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To be considered compliant, the reimbursement application must be submitted within six (6) months following the eligibility confirmation and must include:

A summary table of invoices: supplier, amount, associated recommendation, description of the work/equipment (a template is available below)
Detailed copies of all invoices
Any required certificates or permits, if applicable
Proof that an insurance claim was led, proof of the amount paid by the insurer, or proof that the insurance policy did not cover this type of claim.

If the reimbursement applicationt is compliant, an initial payment (70%) will be issued. A visit with the authorized external contractor will then be scheduled to confirm the compliance of the work and allow for the final payment (30%).

Form | Reimbursement Application - Subsidy Program

Template | Summary Table of Invoices

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Eligible work includes those in the corrective work plan aimed at improving resilience against flooding and sewer backups, notably:

Internal plumbing connected to the municipal network
Sump pit, foundation drains, window wells
Waterproofing, backfilling of reverse sloped driveway
Roof drains, back-up safety valves
Linear drains, speed bumps or temporary barriers

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Labour (plumbing/electrical work performed by certified contractors)
Materials related to the work
Rental of necessary equipment
Purchase of eligible equipment installed
Restoration without improvement (gypsum, flooring, asphalt, paving stones, etc.)

All proposed or completed work must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including the Quebec Construction Code, the Professional Code, municipal regulations, and any required permits or authorization certificates.

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The following expenses are not eligible within the context of the Subsidy Program:

Fees paid to a coordinator, project manager, or professional whose tasks are not directly related to the execution of the work
Costs of environmental interventions, such as decontamination work
Costs related to the purchase of tools
Costs related to improvements
Work already subsidized by any other program
The cost of work already reimbursed by insurance coverage or that would have been reimbursed had they been submitted to an insurer

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What is the purpose of the eligibility application?

The eligibility application is used to obtain approval for the work you plan to carry out under the program.

Its purpose is to determine, before the work begins, which measures will be eligible for funding and which costs may qualify for reimbursement.

This step ensures that the proposed work meets the program requirements and will help reduce the building's vulnerability to flooding and sewer backup risks.

What if the work has already been completed?

Work completed following an eligible disaster event may also qualify for funding. However, it must be assessed through the inspection program, and the report prepared by the designated representative must confirm that the work would have been included in the corrective work plan had it not already been completed.

In such cases, the applicant must provide all documentation required to assess the work that has already been carried out.

When should the eligibility application be submitted?

The eligibility application must be submitted no later than December 31, 2027. It must be approved by the City before a reimbursement application can be processed.

Once the application has been reviewed, you will receive confirmation indicating which work is eligible under the program.

When should the reimbursement application be submitted?

Once your eligibility application has been approved, you have six months to complete the approved work and submit your reimbursement application.

The reimbursement application may be submitted as soon as the work has been completed. It must include, among other things:

a summary table of the expenses being claimed (template available on the website);
detailed invoices;
any required permits or certificates, where applicable;
any other supporting documentation requested.

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For full details on this inspection and subsidy program, read the by-laws below:

By-law RCM-111 enacting a subsidized inspection and support program to improve the resilience of certain buildings to climate change

By-law RCM-112 enacting a subsidy program for priority flood and sewer backup protection work in accordance with the by-law enacting a subsidized inspection and support program to improve the resilience of certain buildings to climate change

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