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. |
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:
- Add CLASS: paymentsCUoS@cklass.ca
- Include your full name, and permit number
- No security question needed – autodeposit is enabled
- 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.
