Fee Assistance

The Community Services Fee Assistance Program supports Richmond Hill residents in participating in recreation and culture activities.  Each year eligible families can be approved to receive a subsidy of up to $100, twice a year, for each family member to put towards various programs and services offered by the Recreation and Culture Division. Those approved will recieve a coupon code so that the funds can be applied to their program registration or membership.

To apply for the Fee Assistance Program complete the application form. 

For this form in an alternate format please contact the Community Development Coordinator. 

Are you eligible?

The Richmond Hill Fee Assistance Program is for people who:

• Are current residents of Richmond Hill with proof of residency such as a recent utility bill, driver's licence, a lease agreement or a mortgage statement (please provide two of these items)
• Have a total individual or combined family income below the low income cut off (LICO) amount
• Can provide a recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency or proof of financial status, authorized by a banking official
• Understand that Richmond Hill staff must review and approve the request
• Are not receiving funding from another source

Other fee assistance programs

There is also a Richmond Hill Chapter of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. The Jumpstart program helps kids whose families can't afford organized sports and other recreational activities.

York Region Recreation Subsidies

York Region offers subsidies for children from families with low income to take part in recreation programs and day camps offered by local municipalities. Please visit or call Access York 1-877-464-9675 for more information and to see if you qualify.