Eligibility
Residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay may apply. The program is designed for individuals (19 years of age or older) and families. Eligibility requires:
- Proof of primary residency within the RDCK via Driver’s License, Utility billing, property tax notice, or rental agreement.
And one of the following (2, 3 or 4):
- Confirmation applicant is receiving government financial assistance through one of the following means:
- Youth Agreement of Agreement with Youth Adults (AYA) or Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE)
- Confirmation letter from the Ministry of Children & Families
- Income Assistance or Disability Assistance
- Confirmation letter from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Resettlement Assistance
- Confirmation letter of Permanent Residence indicating status as a Government Assisted Refugee from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- Rental Assistance Program or Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
- Confirmation letter from BC Housing
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Confirmation of current Status of Guaranteed Income Supplement from Service Canada. Required for both the main applicant and spouse (married or common law). If only one spouse receives GIS, the other must provide Proof of Income Statement.
- For applicants who do not receive government assistance, a Notice of Assessment from the most recent tax year verifying financial hardship measured against the Low-Income Measure (LIM) limits as established by Stats Canada for both the primary applicant and their spouse (married or common law).
| Household Size |
Low Income Measure (LIM)
After Tax Income |
| 1 Person |
$28,863 |
| 2 Person |
$40,818 |
| 3 Person |
$49,992 |
| 4 Person |
$57,726 |
| 5 Person |
$64,540 |
| 6 Person |
$70,700 |
| 7 Person |
$76,364 |
| 8 Person |
$81,637 |
| 9 Person |
$86,589 |
| 10 Person |
$91,273 |
NOTE: After Tax income is determined by the latest Statistics Canada information.
- A letter from a pre-approved social service organization within the RDCK validating the individual or family is in an emergent situation and that they endorse there is a need for financial support, as options 1 & 2 do not apply.
Subsidy Amount
Eligible applicants who apply by providing a Notice of Assessment will receive $100 (adults) or $150 (youth – up to 18 years) once approved. If these funds are fully utilized, applicants may be eligible for a second allotment of funding within the same year if additional information is provided stating that the applicant is receiving government financial assistance or by verification from a local social service agency.
Eligible applicants who apply by providing confirmation that they are receiving government financial assistance, upon approval, a secondary allotment of subsidy of a maximum of $200 for adults and $300 for youth will be automatically applied to the account.
Term
Once approved, the Leisure Access Pass will be valid for up to one year and will expire every May 31st. To continue the program, participants must reapply.
To continue with the program, participants may re-apply. It is recommended that reapplication occurs at least three weeks in advance of the expiry date to prevent interruption to receiving program benefits.
If your Leisure Access Pass has expired, you will be required to pay full admission or program registration rates. These fees will not be refundable even if an LAP pass is approved at a later date.
To access the LAP subsidy, you must present your LAP card to staff at the time of a transaction. If a card is not presented, you will be required to pay full admission or program registration rates.