Fee Assistance

Fee Assistance coupons can be applied to the registration fees for Recreation and Culture registered programs and memberships such as:

• Swimming lessons
• Camp
• Arts and crafts programs
• Skating
• Fitness and swimming memberships
• Programs for all ages

The Coupon cannot be applied to the following fees: 

• Program materials and supplies
• Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office tickets

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

Submissions must include:

• A completed fee assistance application form 

All of the required documentation, which includes:

• Proof of residency
• Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency or financial statement
  • NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT(s) is REQUIRED for ALL immediate family members that are adults (18 years+). This does not include roommates or other non-immediate family members. They must complete their own application, unless a full-time student. (Notice of Assessment is the form that the Canada Revenue Agency sends to all taxpayers after processing their returns. If you do not have a copy of your Notice of Assessment, it can be obtained by calling 1-800-959-8281).
• Proof of identification of all members of the household (photo ID)

Submitting your application one of the following ways:

• Drop-off or mail your application to:
  • Richvale Community Centre
  • Attention: Community Development Coordinator
  • 160 Avenue Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5L8
• Fax your completed application to 905-737-0430 Attention: Community Development Coordinator
• Email your completed application to community@richmondhill.ca

The review process can take up to three weeks.

1. Where do I submit my form?

• Any Richmond Hill community centre
• Head office at 225 East Beaver Creek, 8th floor.

2. When can I register for a program?

• Once you receive your approval, please check program registration dates in the Community Recreation Guide or online at RichmondHill.ca/ActiveRH

3. Does approval of my application guarantee my program choice?

• No. Registration in programs is dependent on space availability.

4. Can I transfer my subsidy to someone else?

• No. Your individual credits cannot be transferred to other individuals or family members.

5. Once my subsidy is approved, how often do I need to apply? 

• If you continue to meet all of the eligibility requirements, you can apply for the program each year.

6. How do I register for programs, if my application is approved?

• Registration for programs is done through the ActiveRH registration system. If there is a balance owing on the registration, above the value of the fee assistance, the balance is the responsibility of the client.