Albuquerque Public Schools
Building Use Categories, Fee Schedule, How to Pay
Are you interested in renting APS facilities? Find out about building use categories, fee schedules, and payment information.
Payment Information
- Payments can be submitted conveniently in the new Facility Rentals System, Facilitron. Payment options include major credit cards, checks, ACH/eCheck, and Paypal.
- A minimum facility use charge of two hours is required for any event scheduled outside of custodial staff's regular duty day.
Rental Fees and Rate Schedules
Building Use Categories
- Category 1: APS Programs.
- Authorized Parent Organizations, APS Departments. No rental fees are charged. Booster Club activities, minimal fees will be charged.
- Category 2: Educational Entities.
- Public Education Department. Use of conference facilities or schools will incur rental charges. Contact the Facility Use Manager to inquire.
- Category 3: Public Interest Groups.
- Neighborhood Associations, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Charter Schools, Support Groups. For 501c3 organizations, documentation of non-profit status must be provided. Facility use fees depend on the nature of the activity. Staff overtime charges are non-negotiable. Contact the Facility Use Specialist to inquire.
- Category 4: Youth Sports and Before & After School Programs/Permit Fee.
- Razzle Dazzle, AYBL, AAU, USSSA, YMCA, Junior Wrestling, Club teams. See Rate Schedules below for fees.
- Category 5: Recreational, Religious, Political and Other Non-Profits.
- Church Groups, Political Organizations, Private Schools. See Rate Schedules below for fees.
- Category 6: Commercial, For-Profit Groups, and others.
- For-profit programs or events. See Rate Schedules below for fees.
- Category 7: TV and Film Production Companies.
- See the rate schedules below for fees.
TV and Film Production Company Rates, Category 7
About Last-Minute Requests
Last-minute requests will add an additional $1,000 to each category. Last-minute means any Agreement that is not signed by the requestor at least 1-week prior use of the property.
Fee Schedules
| Type of Area | Fee per day |
|---|---|
| Catering/Base Camp/Crew Parking | $2,500 |
| Parking Lots, Dirt or Paved (vehicles parking only, under 50 vehicles) |
$1,000 |
| Type of Area | Fee for 0-8 hrs. | Fee for 8-14 hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| School hallways, bathrooms, classrooms, lobby, patio areas, and playgrounds (including set up and tear down) |
$2,500 | $3,500 |
| Auditorium or Theater or Lecture Hall (including set up and tear down) |
$3,000 | $4,000 |
| Cafeteria or Library (including set up and tear down) |
$2,500 | $3,500 |
| Kitchen (Requires Cafeteria Director Approval and additional fees may apply. A kitchen staff member must be present and will be invoiced separately by Food Services.) |
$3,000 | $4,500 |
| APS Staffing Type | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Custodian: 2-hour minimum | $75 per hour | |
| APS Sound Staff | TBD | |
| Kitchen Staff: If needed | Invoiced separately by APS Food Services |
|
| Fees subject to change. | ||
| Type of Equipment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sound Equipment and Stage Lighting (Not including APS Staff Fees) |
$100/hour |
| Gym Scoreboard | $600/day |
| Volleyball Standards | $500/day |
| Wrestling Mats | $1,000/day |
| Type of Area | Fee for 0-8 hrs. | Fee for 8-14 hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Gym | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Middle School Gym | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| High School Auxiliary School Gym | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| High School Main Gym | $4,000 | $5,500 |
| Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer Fields, Tracks and Tennis Courts |
$2,000 | $3,000 |
| Weight Room, Wrestling Room, Dance Room |
$1,500 | $3,000 |
Athletic Facilities Rental Fees, Categories 1-6
| Athletic Facility Area | Non-Profit Rate | Other Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Gym | $50/hour | $150/hour |
| Middle School Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$75/hour | $175/hour |
| High School Auxiliary Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$100/hour | $200/hour |
| High School Main Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$150/hour | $250/hour |
|
High School Baseball/Softball Fields *Football and Soccer fields offline |
$75/hour | $150/hour |
| Weight Room, Wrestling Room, Dance Room: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$75/hour | $150/hour |
| Tracks/Tennis Courts: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$50/hour | $100/hour |
| Gym Scoreboards | $25/day | $50/day |
| Wrestling, Cheer Mats | $50/day | $125/day |
School Facility Rental Fees, Categories 1-6
| School Facility Area | Non-Profit Rate | Other Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorium, Theater, Lecture Hall | $75/hour | $200/hour |
| Sound Equipment | $25/day | $50/day |
| Stage Lighting | $25/day | $50/day |
| Cafeteria, Library | $50/hour | $200/hour |
| Classroom, Lobby, Indoor Common Areas |
$40/hour | $100/hour |
| School Grounds (playgrounds, patio area, parking lots) |
$25/hour | $60/hour |
Fees Charged for Additional APS Staffing, Categories 1-6
Kitchen Facility Rentals require Cafeteria Director approval. The standard rental fee for kitchen facilities is $137 per hour or for non-profits $37 per hour. Additional fees may apply. A kitchen staff member must be present and will be invoiced separately by Food Services.
| APS Staffing Type | Non-Profit Rate | Other Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Custodian: 2-hour min. required |
$35/hour | $35/hour |
| Custodian for Categories 1, 2, 3: 2-hour min. required |
$45/hour | $45/hour |
| Kitchen Staff: If needed |
Invoiced separately by Food Services |
Invoiced separately by Food Services |
| APS Security: If deemed necessary by school administration |
Invoiced separately by APS Police |
Invoiced separately by APS Police |
Special Permit Fees for Youth Sports and
Before and After School Programs
| Program Type | Rate Per Use | Rate by Semester and Year |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Sports Practices Only | $30 per use for 1 to 6 uses |
$350/semester or $600/year |
| Before and After School Programs | Once per week | $150/semester or $300/year |
| Before and After School Programs | Two or more times per week |
$350/semester or $700/year |
Questions?
Contact Valerie Burch, District Facilities Usage Manager at valerie.burch@aps.edu if you have any questions.