Making a Tangible Environmental Impact
By Cristina Senjug, Partnership Manager, Next Level Stormwater Management
What is the Eco‑Roof Incentive Program?
The City of Toronto Eco‑Roof Incentive Program is a municipal environmental grant program that helps property owners offset the cost of installing green roofs and cool roofs on buildings within Toronto. Its main goal is to reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, lower energy use, and improve climate resilience across the city. The Eco‑Roof Incentive Program provides financial incentives to support the installation of:
- Green roofs (vegetated roof systems with plants and growing medium)
- Cool roofs (light‑coloured or reflective roofing systems)
These eco‑roofs help make Toronto cooler, greener, and more climate‑resilient by reducing heat buildup, managing rainwater, improving air quality, and lowering building energy costs.
1.1 Million Square Metres of Impact
Since 2009, Toronto’s Eco‑Roof Incentive Program has funded over 600 green and cool roof projects to create an estimated 1.1 million square meters of eco-roof space. These roofs have helped divert stormwater, reduce energy consumption and create jobs. They reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions and have made a real, tangible environmental impact to help Toronto with its climate goals.
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Eligible buildings
- existing residential, industrial, commercial & institutional buildings of any size
- new residential, industrial, commercial, & institutional buildings with a gross floor area of less than 2,000 m²
- all new construction projects by Toronto School Boards and not-for-profit organizations
Incentive
- $100 per m2 of vegetated area installed
- Maximum of $100,000 per green roof project
Green roofs on existing buildings are also eligible for up to $1,000 Structural Assessment Grant.
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Toronto Green Roof Incentive for Homeowners
Here to Help With Your Application
Applications are open year‑round, but approval must be received before any construction begins. Next Level Stormwater Management’s (NLSM’s) team of Green Roof Professionals (GRPs) will help you apply for the green roof rebate and navigate Green Roofs Planning, Design, and Maintenance and Inspection and Maintenance Guide.
NLSM has a variety of green roofs to meet your design goals. All green roof systems are wind tested and comply with municipal requirements. Consider our most popular lightweight and economical LiteN’Less® pre-vegetated green roof that is easy, quick and clean to install. Upgrade with a BioBerm® for strategic visual and biodiversity enhancements where your building structure allows more weight. Or, make it an Alpine Meadow or a rooftop oasis with unlimited plantings and even food production with the Flora Garden.
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Supplier of more than 2.5 Million SQFT Coast-to-Coast
Next Level Stormwater Management® (NLSM) is Canada’s leading supplier of high performance rooftop retention and detention solutions such as LiteN’Less®, StormCap®, Alpine Meadow and SpongeBase®. NLSM’s team has more than 90 years of combined industry experience and service. Contact Vicky Snyder at NLSM by email or phone 647-290-4460.