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Municipal Fee Assistance Program

The Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP) is an income-based program. It provides access to our services and programs for free or at a lower cost.

We use the Statistics Canada after-tax Low-Income Measure (LIM) plus 15 percent to determine eligibility.

  • 1-person household - $31,455
  • 2-person household - $44,484
  • 3-person household - $54,481
  • 4-person household - $62,910
  • 5-person household - $70,335
  • 6-person household - $77,048
  • 7-person household - $83,222
  • 8-person household - $88,967
  • 9-person household - $94,364
  • 10-person household - $99,469

Services provided 

We offer different programs that support low- and moderate-income households. You only need to apply once to MFAP to access the discounts. We provide funding on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach the yearly budget.

You can get a discounted renewable monthly transit pass. Learn more about the Transit Fares and Passes.

The Low-Income Health Benefit Program applies if you are a resident who is not on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program. It helps you with vision, dental, and prescription medication expenses. 

Adult dental care 

You must be 18 years or older (if you are 17 and younger you are covered under the Healthy Smiles program). If you are 65 years of age or older you can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) which is a government funded program that provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors.

  • Includes routine cleaning, emergency restorative and preventative dental and denture care services. 
  • Does not include dental treatment received before your eligibility was determined. 
Vision care 
  • Eye exam applies for those who are between 20 to 64 years old (OHIP covers eye examinations for people under 20 and 65 or older). 
  • It also includes prescription eyeglass lenses and frames or contact lenses (where appropriate) for people of all ages. 
Prescription medications 
  • The Ontario Drug Benefit Plan covers medications for individuals between 25 to 64 years of age. An authorized healthcare provider must prescribe these medications, and they should be listed in the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary.
  • OHIP+ provides free medications for all children and youth up to 24 years of age. 
  • If you spend three or four per cent of your after-tax household income on prescription drugs, you can access the Trillium Drug Program. 

You might be eligible for a $250 voucher toward the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered at any veterinarian clinic in Kingston. Learn more about Animal and Pet Services.

Vouchers are currently unavailable. The next release will be in January 2025.

The Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) helps reduce the cost of our recreation programs for Kingston residents.

SPARK provides free access to our:

  • Fitness centres
  • Arenas for public skate
  • Pools for public swims
  • Culligan Water Park

Each eligible family member can also receive up to $300 every year to put toward recreation and leisure programs. Learn more about the Affordable Recreation Program.

If you have recently started employment (part-time or full-time), you can get a free two-month Kingston transit pass to help you with your work commute.

Grand OnSTAGE offers discounted tickets to Municipal Fee Assistance Program members. Review the Grand Theatre Discount Programs and find more details on MFAP pricing under 'More Ways to Save'.

The PumpHouse Museum offers a 50 per cent discount on general admission, season passes, and tours at any time during the season. Learn more about the Kingston PumpHouse Museum.

You can receive a $10 discount on fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared foods at the Lionhearts Fresh Food Market Pop-ups. This is part of a one-year pilot project that began in September 2024. Review the list of market pop-up locations across Kingston.

You can receive 50 per cent off the marriage licence fee. Learn more about marriage licences and ceremonies.

How to apply

Create a MyKingston account to easily apply for the Municipal Fee Assistance Program online.

Other signup options

  • Email: mfap@cityofkingston.ca
  • In-person: Visit Housing and Social Services located at 362 Montreal St. to apply in person.

Contact

Municipal Fee Assistance Program
mfap@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-2695 ext. 4906

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, 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.

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