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The Town of Milton is reviewing and updating Recreation and Culture user fees and fee policies. The review includes fees for:
Drop-in and registered programs
Memberships
Facility and equipment rentals
Special events
Programs and services at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
Background
User fees are charges that individuals or businesses pay to use a specific Town service, such as swimming lessons or facility rentals. Unlike property taxes, which help fund a range of municipal services, user fees are paid only by the people who use the specific services.
When setting user fees, the Town considers how much it costs to deliver a service. In many cases, fees are set to recover the full cost of delivering a service. However, Recreation and Culture fees are based on several factors and are designed to provide a range of options, from low-cost programs to those that recover their full cost. Some considerations when setting fees include:
Benefits to individuals and the broader community
Affordability
Market conditions
Demand for services
Town policies and legislative requirements
Current Recreation and Culture user fees are listed in the User Fee By-law 064-2026 (Schedules A and B).
To help residents access Recreation and Culture services, the Town offers:
A financial assistance program that provides eligible residents with up to $300 per year for Recreation and Culture programs.
Discounted facility rental rates for community organizations that participate in the Town’s Affiliation Program.
Reduced rates for select programs for seniors, youth, and students.
Public Engagement
There are several ways to get involved and share your feedback:
Comment on the Feedback Forum on Let’s Talk Milton.
Subscribe to the Let’s Talk Milton newsletter to receive project updates.
Review the draft report and provide feedback on when it becomes available.
2027 Budget Survey
The Town of Milton has partnered with Forum Research to conduct a telephone survey that will inform the budget and user fee study.
From Nov. 2 to Nov. 27, 2026, residents may receive a call from Forum Research. Participants are selected at random to help ensure a broad range of community perspectives are represented.
If you have questions about the survey, contact the Town using the Finance contact form.
The Town of Milton is reviewing and updating Recreation and Culture user fees and fee policies. The review includes fees for:
Drop-in and registered programs
Memberships
Facility and equipment rentals
Special events
Programs and services at the FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton
Background
User fees are charges that individuals or businesses pay to use a specific Town service, such as swimming lessons or facility rentals. Unlike property taxes, which help fund a range of municipal services, user fees are paid only by the people who use the specific services.
When setting user fees, the Town considers how much it costs to deliver a service. In many cases, fees are set to recover the full cost of delivering a service. However, Recreation and Culture fees are based on several factors and are designed to provide a range of options, from low-cost programs to those that recover their full cost. Some considerations when setting fees include:
Benefits to individuals and the broader community
Affordability
Market conditions
Demand for services
Town policies and legislative requirements
Current Recreation and Culture user fees are listed in the User Fee By-law 064-2026 (Schedules A and B).
To help residents access Recreation and Culture services, the Town offers:
A financial assistance program that provides eligible residents with up to $300 per year for Recreation and Culture programs.
Discounted facility rental rates for community organizations that participate in the Town’s Affiliation Program.
Reduced rates for select programs for seniors, youth, and students.
Public Engagement
There are several ways to get involved and share your feedback:
Comment on the Feedback Forum on Let’s Talk Milton.
Subscribe to the Let’s Talk Milton newsletter to receive project updates.
Review the draft report and provide feedback on when it becomes available.
2027 Budget Survey
The Town of Milton has partnered with Forum Research to conduct a telephone survey that will inform the budget and user fee study.
From Nov. 2 to Nov. 27, 2026, residents may receive a call from Forum Research. Participants are selected at random to help ensure a broad range of community perspectives are represented.
If you have questions about the survey, contact the Town using the Finance contact form.
