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Apply for Parks Pools Fee Waiver program

Any family with a child or children 17 years and younger, who live within Bloomington City limits, or any Disabled Adult Children (DAC) who feels that a fee for a Bloomington Parks and Recreation pool admission would be discriminatory due to financial hardship, may request a waiver of fees.
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How to apply

  1. Eligibility

    Must reside within corporate city limits

  2. Proof Low Income for the household

    Proof of current enrollment issued in the last 30 days (in the form of a certification or award letter; benefit cards will not be accepted as proof) in one of the following assistance programs for children is required:
    ● SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
    ● WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
    ● Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
    ● Free or Reduced –Lunch Program
    For Disabled Adult Children(DAC) proof of current enrollment issued in the last 30 days (in the form of a certification or award letter) in the following program is required:
    ● Adult Child Benefits Program

  3. Proof of City Residency is required

    All applicants must show proof of living within the corporate city limits, which is any of the following:
    ● A current utility bill (water, electricity, cable, or internet) issued within last 30 days.
    ● A current housing lease or mortgage statement issued in the last 30 days.
    ● Verification from a residential community such as Bloomington Housing Authority(BHA) showing proof of current city residency issued within the last 30 days.

  4. Documentation

    All documentation needs to be provided to have application processed. Any missing, the application will not be processed.

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