Grant assistance is available if the roots of a city-owned tree are blocking the sewer
connection pipe between the home's exterior foundation wall and the property line.
Telephone: 416-338-ROOT (7668)
Please note:
On February 23, 2011, Toronto City Council place a moratorium on the Drain Grant Program.
Under the moratorium, drain work done up to and including February 28, 2011 that meets all of the program's terms and
conditions will be eligible to apply for a grant. A signed and dated Drain Grant application must be made by the registered
property owner or authorized representative and submitted within 12 months (1 year) of the date that the work was completed,
as shown on the invoice. No work done after February 28, 2011 is eligible for consideration.