Municipal Fee Assistance Program
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Answers to frequently asked questions about the Municipal Fee Assistance program.
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Find out about other forms of assistance that could benefit your family.
Find out where to register for and purchase your Monthly My Card.
Eligible for SPARK or P.R.O. Kids fee assistance? Explore and register for City-run recreational programs.
Children may also be eligible for reduced-cost community recreational programs through P.R.O. Kids.
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DISCOUNTS ON TRANSIT,
REDUCED COSTS ON RECREATION
The Municipal Fee Assistance program offers Kingstonians with lower incomes a discount on a Kingston Transit Monthly My Card and reduced-cost access to sports, wellness, cultural, and other recreation and leisure opportunities — all through one application process.
ONE APPLICATION FORM
= THREE OPPORTUNITIES
Eligible applicants to the Municipal Fee Assistance Program can gain access to:
- The Affordable Transit Pass - access to a renewable reduced-cost monthly transit pass. The 32 per cent discount makes Monthly My Cards $44 for Adults, $33 for Youth and $30 for Seniors. (Full price Monthly My Cards are $65 for Adults, $48 for Youth, and $44 for Seniors).
- The Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) - allowing Kingstonians of all ages reduced-cost access to municipally-run recreation and leisure programs, including drop-in programs.
- The Positive Recreational Opportunities for Kids (P.R.O. Kids) program offers Kingston children and youths a chance to participate in variety of community recreational programs (not just those run by the City) at lower cost.
See the Frequently Asked Questions and Application links at right to find out how eligible Kingstonians use their Municipal Fee Assistance when buying a Kingston Transit Monthly My Card or registering for a recreational program.
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY BE ELIGIBLE
Using the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) after-tax levels set by Statistics Canada, the City will determine each family member's eligibility for programs accessed through the Municipal Fee Assistance Program.
All family members living in households with earnings below the LICO will qualify for:
- The 32 per cent Affordable Transit Pass discount, and
- 100 per cent of the Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) subsidy.
Families with after-tax incomes above the LICO may still qualify for a level of SPARK subsidy according to the chart below:
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DETAILS: RECREATION SUBSIDY |
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Recreation Subsidy Amount |
$300 |
$225 |
$150 |
$75 |
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Family Size |
Maximum Net Family Income |
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LICO |
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1 |
$15,538 |
$18,646 |
$22,375 |
$26,850 |
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2 |
$18,911 |
$22,693 |
$27,232 |
$32,678 |
|
3 |
$23,548 |
$28,258 |
$33,909 |
$40,691 |
|
4 |
$29,378 |
$35,254 |
$42,304 |
$50,765 |
|
5 |
$33,453 |
$40,144 |
$48,172 |
$57,807 |
|
6 |
$37,100 |
$44,520 |
$53,424 |
$64,109 |
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7+ |
$40,747 |
$48,896 |
$58,676 |
$70,411 |
Your family's after-tax income will also determine if your child or youth is eligible to access community recreational programs under P.R.O. Kids. See the P.R.O. Kids link at right for more information on this great program. P.R.O. Kids' level of support varies according to the community program selected.
HOW TO APPLY
Call 613-546-2695, ext. 4906 for an appointment to go over your Municipal Fee Assistance application Application review appointments will be scheduled and applications must be submitted in person during your appointment.
Bring proof of identity and income to your appointment. You will find out the level of assistance for which you and your family members are eligible on-the-spot when your application is reviewed.
