Anyone over the age of 18 will need to provide proof of residency separately.
Household members under the age of 18 can be verified by their parents or guardians during the address verification process.
Residency Verification
Residents have until May 31, 2026, to provide proof of residency.
If you don't verify your address by May 31, your recreation account will be changed to non-resident status. This means you'll pay a surcharge and might have to wait longer to register for programs.
Starting January 1, 2026, non-residents pay 15% more for things like swimming lessons, facility rentals, memberships, and other City recreation programs.
Non-residents also have to wait an additional 72 hours to sign up for popular programs like swimming lessons and aquafit. These changes make sure that everyone pays their fair share, since Kingston property taxes mainly fund these services.
How to verify your residency
Residents can verify their residency both online and in-person. Provide one of the following pieces of documentation to use as proof of residency:
- A valid Government-issued ID (e.g. driver's license, provincial ID)
- Proof of enrollment in the Municipal Fees Assistance Program (MFAP)
- Dated within the last 12 months:
- Property tax bill or assessment notice
- Lease or rental agreement
- Dated within the last 90 days:
- Utility bill (water, electricity, gas, cable, internet, cellphone, telephone, or equivalent)
- Mortgage statement
- Rent receipt
- Insurance policy (home or tenant)
- Bank or credit card statement
Once your address has been verified by staff, you will see a checkmark and verification date under the Residency Verification tab of your recreation portal profile.
Yes, ownership of residential property does qualify someone for resident status. Resident status is intended to benefit those who pay taxes in the City.
To receive resident status, your recreation account will need to list your Kingston property address and you will need to provide one piece of valid documentation with that address in-person or online.
Verify online
Sign up/log in to MyKingston to easily submit your Residency Verification online.
Verify in-person
Bring the required documentation to any of the following locations:
- Artillery Park Aquatic Centre – 382 Bagot St.
- INVISTA Centre – 1350 Gardiners Rd.
- Kingston East Community Centre – 779 Highway 15
- Rideau Heights Community Centre – 85 MacCauley St.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
