Community Use of Schools


User Group Categories & Rates

Category

Description

1

School Use / Board Use Only

Internal use by District School Board of Niagara for Board related activities.

2

Not-For-Profit Youth Programs - No Fee

  • Participants must be under 18 or under 28 for participants with a disability
  • No fee charged to program participants

Example:

  • Cadets
  • Girl Guides
  • YMCA
  • Children’s sports and recreation service providers

In order to claim not-for-profit status you must submit:

  • A registered charitable organization number
  • If incorporated, copy of Letters Patent or Articles of Incorporation
  • If not incorporated, a letter from the Executive Director or signing authority confirming status as a not-for-profit organization

3

Not-For-Profit Youth Programs - Program Fee

  • Participants must be under 18 or under 28 for participants with a disability
  • Fee charged to program participants

 

Example:

  • Youth sports or recreation groups run by community organizations where a participation fee is charged
  • Volunteer run youth recreation programs and leagues where coaches, organizers, etc. are volunteers and all revenue is re-invested directly back to the organization

In order to claim not-for-profit status you must submit:

  • A registered charitable organization number
  • If incorporated, copy of Letters Patent or Articles of Incorporation
  • If not incorporated, a letter from the Executive Director or signing authority confirming status as a not-for-profit organization

4

Not-For-Profit Community Programs

  • Other not-for-profit community organizations whose activities are geared at adults, over 18 years of age or over 28 for those with a disability
  • Programs sponsored by community service clubs or organizations
  • Private community groups/individuals for not-commercial, not-for-profit purposes

Example:

  • Seniors groups
  • Special interest groups
  • Health associations, adult sports or recreation groups run by community organizations/individuals
  • Family gatherings (ex. reunions, weddings anniversaries, birthday parties)

 

5

Religious and Church Groups (*Other Than Youth Activities) Municipalities, Local Colleges and Universities

  • Programs for which no user-fee charged
*Religious and Church Group youth activities would fall under either a Category 2 or Category 3

Example:

  • Religious and church groups for meetings or services
  • Municipalities for non-user fee activities such as public meetings
  • Local colleges and university for non-fee related activities

6

Commercial Groups/Enterprises and for-Profit Organizations/Individuals

  • Commercial activities or programs for which admission fees are charged and/or activities that are operated for private or corporate gain

Example:

  • Businesses and/or individuals charging for drama, music, dance, fitness, yoga, martial arts, soccer, basketball, theatrical and film productions, etc.
  • Public concerts, dances, social functions where the purpose is to make a profit

7

Child Care – Before & After School

Example:

  • Before and after-school child care programs, including those delivered as part of the Early Learning/Extended Day programming, delivered by pre-approved, eligible operators.

8

Child Care – All Day Care

Example:

  • Full day child care programs delivered by pre-approved, eligible operators pursuant to terms of DSBN Lease Agreements

Rate Structure

*All fees are subject to HST

Space Type

Cat. 2

Cat. 3

Cat. 4

Cat. 5

Cat. 6

Auditorium - Large 500+

$0.00

$22.50/hr

$45.00/hr

$90.00/hr

$135.00/hr

Auditorium - Small - under 500

$0.00

$7.50/hr

$15.00/hr

$30.00/hr

$45.00/hr

Cafeteria

$0.00

$4.50/hr

$9.00/hr

$18.00/hr

$27.00/hr

Changeroom

$0.00

$2.25/hr

$4.25/hr

$8.50/hr

$12.75/hr

Classroom

$0.00

$2.00/hr

$3.75/hr

$7.50/hr

$11.25/hr

Double Classroom

$0.00

$3.75/hr

$7.50/hr

$15.00/hr

$22.50/hr

Foyer/Lobby

$0.00

$1.75/hr

$3.25/hr

$6.50/hr

$9.75/hr

Gymnasium - Double

$0.00

$9.00/hr

$18.00/hr

$36.00/hr

$54.00/hr

Gymnasium - Large Single

$0.00

$4.75/hr

$9.50/hr

$19.00/hr

$28.50/hr

Gymnasium - Small Single

$0.00

$3.75/hr

$7.50/hr

$15.00/hr

$22.50/hr

Hallway

$0.00

$1.75/hr

$3.25/hr

$6.50/hr

$9.75/hr

Lecture Room

$0.00

$4.50/hr

$9.00/hr

$18.00/hr

$27.00/hr

Library

$0.00

$3.50/hr

$7.00/hr

$14.00/hr

$21.00/hr

Parking Lot

$25.00/day

$25.00/day

$25.00/day

$25.00/day

$25.00/day

Staff Room

$0.00

$2.25/hr

$4.50/hr

$9.00/hr

$13.50/hr

Washroom

$0.00

$1.75/hr

$3.25/hr

$6.50/hr

$9.75/hr

Custodial Overtime Rate
Monday to Sunday
(including holidays)

$28.00/hr

$28.00/hr

$28.00/hr

$28.00/hr

$28.00/hr

Permit Processing Fee

$5.00

$5.00

$10.00

$20.00

$20.00

Rates for Field Use:

*All fees are subject to HST

Natural Turf Field Rental Rates

 

Category 2
Not-for-profit youth programs with no fee to participate

Category 3
Not-for-profit youth programs with a fee to participate

Category 4
Not-for-profit community programs for those 18+

Category 5
Religious and Church Groups (Other Than Youth Activities), Municipalities, Local Colleges & University

Category 6
Commercial Groups/Enterprises and For-Profit Organizations/ Individuals

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elementary School Fields

$0.00 per hour
$5.00 permit administration fee

$3.00 per hour
$5.00 permit administration fee

$6.00 per hour
$10.00 permit administration fee

$12.00 per hour
$20.00 permit administration fee

$18.00 per hour
$20.00 permit administration fee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary School Fields

$0.00 per hour
$5.00 permit administration fee

$8 per hour
$5.00 permit administration fee

$16 per hour
$10.00 permit administration fee

$32 per hour
$20.00 permit administration fee

$48 per hour
$20.00 permit administration fee

 

Artificial Turf Field Rental Rates:

Category ST1
Not-for-profit youth programs

Category ST2
Not-for-profit adult programs

Category ST3
Commercial Groups and For-Profit Organizations

 

 

 

$65.00 per hour
$5.00 permit administration fee

$85.00 per hour
$10.00 permit administration fee

$125.00 per hour
$20.00 permit administration fee


Please direct any questions to Permit and Rental Services at 905-641-2929 ext. 54301 or communityuse@dsbn.org.