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FAIR recreation fee assistance in St. Catharines, Ontario
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
St. Catharines FAIR gives eligible low-income residents 50% assistance on several city programs, individual swim passes and Older Adult Centre membership. Apply with residence and household income records before relying on the discount.
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St. Catharines FAIR gives eligible low-income residents 50% assistance on several city programs, individual swim passes and Older Adult Centre membership. Apply with residence and household income records before relying on the discount.
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Prepare and send the application at a glance
- Get the FAIR Application Form online, at City Hall or a recreation community centre
Get the FAIR Application Form online, at City Hall or a recreation community centre. Use its current before-tax LICO chart for your household size.
- Attach proof of city residence
Attach proof of city residence, such as driver’s licence, tax bill or utility bill, and last year’s CRA Notice of Assessment for every adult in the household.
- Email the package to fair@stcatharines
Email the package to fair@stcatharines.ca, deliver it to one of the three listed counters, or mail to FAIR at Kiwanis Aquatics Centre,425 Carlton Street. The city contacts applicants within two weeks.
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All benefits listed by the city
| Item | Subsidy |
|---|---|
| Registered preschool, child, youth or teen programs | 50% |
| Registered adult programs | 50% |
| Individual swim pass for up to 12 months | 50% |
| Older Adult Centre membership | 50% |
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Prepare and send the application
- Get the FAIR Application Form online, at City Hall or a recreation community centre. Use its current before-tax LICO chart for your household size.
- Attach proof of city residence, such as driver’s licence, tax bill or utility bill, and last year’s CRA Notice of Assessment for every adult in the household.
- Email the package to fair@stcatharines.ca, deliver it to one of the three listed counters, or mail to FAIR at Kiwanis Aquatics Centre,425 Carlton Street. The city contacts applicants within two weeks.
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Help with documents and scope
Citizens First at City Hall can help photocopy documents if you bring the originals. Ask CRA for a replacement Notice of Assessment if missing; an unsupported income estimate is not the requested evidence.
Residence must be within St. Catharines, not merely another Niagara municipality. The source does not list an automatic discount on every external club or private service.
The city page has inconsistent Kiwanis postal codes for counter and mailing details. Confirm the mailing code before posting, or use email or a listed counter.
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All FAIR application drop-off counters
City Hall
50 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
Listed counter for completed FAIR applications and supporting documents.
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Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
425 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, Ontario
Listed counter for completed FAIR applications and supporting documents.
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Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre
240 St.Paul Street West, St. Catharines, Ontario
Listed counter for completed FAIR applications and supporting documents.
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Questions and answers
Do I need to live in the city?
Yes. City of St. Catharines residence is required.
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Which income measure is used?
Before-tax Low Income Cut-off for the household size on the current application.
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Whose Notice of Assessment is needed?
Last year’s assessment for each adult in the household.
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Can a utility bill establish residence?
Yes. It is one of the listed proofs.
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What registered-program subsidy is listed?
50% for the city program categories shown above.
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Does FAIR include a swim pass?
Yes. An individual swim pass for up to 12 months receives 50% assistance.
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Where can I get photocopy help?
Citizens First at City Hall, with your documents.
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Can I email the application?
Yes, to fair@stcatharines.ca with supporting documents.
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When should I hear about next steps?
Within two weeks after the city receives the application.
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Sources: Recreation fee assistance