Fee Assistance

Richmond Hill's Community Services department offers fee assistance so everyone can enjoy our recreational and cultural programs, no matter what their financial situation. To apply for fee assistance, fill out the Fee Assistance Application form. 

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 2 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

Activities included in the program

There are a number of activities that the program applies to. Every year, a 30% discount can be used for one of the following children and youth activities during the fall, winter, spring and summer sessions:

• One aquatic program
• One three-month Leisure Swim Pass
• One 10-visit punch card
• Fee associated with one-to-one support worker, for one program per session

The discount can also be used for one of the following programs for children and youth:

• One General Recreation Program
• Two weeks of Summer Camp
• One day March Break Program
• One day Winter Break Program

Adults can use the fee assistance discount for one of the following activities per session:

• One program
• One three-month Leisure Swim or Fitness Pass
• One 10-visit punch card
• Fees associated with one-to-one support worker, for one program per session

Activities not included

The following activities are not considered for the fee assistance program discount:

• Private or semi-private or small group swimming lessons
• Private or semi-private skating lessons
• Annual fitness passes
• Play and Learn program
• Personal training
• Program materials and supplies
• Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office tickets
• Programs run in partnership with community organizations and businesses

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.