Description
This program supports the installation of green roofs and cool roofs on Toronto homes and buildings
Eligibility
Green Roof Buildings:
- Existing residential, industrial, commercial & institutional buildings
- New residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings with a gross floor area of less than 2,000m2
- All new construction projects by Toronto School Boards and not-for-profit organizations
Green Roof Documentation:
- Proof that a Green Rood Building permits has been issued
- Photo of rood prior to construction
- Roof Plan
- Green Roof design plans that include information about: plant material, type of growing medium, construction details
- Maintenance plan
Cool Roof Buildings:
- Existing residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings
- New low-rise residential buildings less than 5 units
Cool Roof Documentation:
- Photo of the roof prior
- Roof plan
- Manufacturer documentation providing evidence that the materials used meet the cool roof requirements
Maintenance plan
How to Apply?
Green Roof:
- Review eligibility requirements and the programs terms and conditions
- Contact a Green Roof Professional
- Determine if a structural assessment is appropriate
- Determine the minimum coverage required
- Determine the type of green roof system
- Determine the type of plants
- Obtain a permit
- Gather supporting documents
- Apply online
Cool Roof:
- Review the eligibility requirements and the programs terms and conditions
- Find a cool roof material that meets minimum requirements
- Decide on a roofing contractor
- Gather your supporting documentation
Apply online
Funding Amount
Green Roof: City staff are able to approve of funding requests up to $100’000 for green roof projects
Cool Roof: City staff are able to approve funding requests up to $50’000 for cool roof projects
Contact Information
Eco-Roof Incentive Program
Environment & Energy Division
City of Toronto
Metro Hall
55 John Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Email: ecoroof@toronto.ca
Annemarie Baynton
Program Manager
Telephone: 416-392-1848
Gowthaman Rajakumar
Research Analyst
Telephone: 416-338-8278
Processing Fee
N/A
Location/Classification
Toronto, Ontario