The following rental categories, also referred to as permit types, determine priority of use and rental fees. To be eligible to be classified in a specific category certain documentation must be provided.

Category 1

Youth programs for Lambton Kent residents, run by not-for-profit organizations.

Category 2

Youth programs for Lambton Kent residents, run by community groups on a volunteer basis.

Category 3

Community programs for Lambton Kent residents, run by not-for-profit organizations.

Category 4

Special events, for residents & non-residents, run by not-for-profit organizations, such as sports tournaments and coaches' clinics. 

Category 5

Community programs run on a volunteer basis, which do not meet other categories, such as non-affiliated adult sports leagues. 

Category 6

Programs run for private or corporate gain, or organizations that could otherwise rent/own their own facility using space on a regular basis, such as weekly church services.

The 2025-26 Rental Fees document provides a quick overview of fees for all categories.

Not sure which category, or ‘permit type’ your rental falls under?
Refer to the ‘permit type guide’ for assistance.

Administrative Fees

  • Permit Alteration Fee: $40 – for additions to approved permits
  • AV Tech Booking Fee: $50 per permit
  • No-Show Fee: $55 + any unsubsidized rental/custodial costs
  • Late Cancellation Fee: $25 – if less than 3 days’ notice provided
  • Misuse After-Hours Fee: $50 + call-out charges (if applicable)

All administrative fees are subject to HST and are non-refundable. Appeals for fee exemptions or reductions will not be granted.

Payments

CLASS now accepts Interac e-Transfer for Community Use of Schools rentals.

To pay via Interac e-Transfer:

  1. Add CLASS: paymentsCUoS@cklass.ca
  2. Include your full name, and permit number
  3. No security question needed – autodeposit is enabled
  4. A confirmation email will be sent after the transfer

Other payment options:

  • Pay online with Visa or Mastercard
  • Call 1-877-887-4025 to pay by phone

You can log into your account anytime to:

  • View your billing history
  • Download invoices
  • Access payment receipts

Refunds

  • Administrative fees are non-refundable.
  • To receive a full refund of rental/custodial fees, permits must be changed or cancelled at least 3 business days before the permit date.
  • Cancellations less than 3 business days before the permit date will require payment of 100% of the total permit cost.
  • Refunds will be issued via the original payment method, except for Interac e-Transfer payments, which will be reimbursed by cheque.
  • Refunds are processed within 60 days of the request.