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
Checks, cashier's checks, cash or money orders are accepted. Make your check or money order payable to "Albuquerque Public Schools". We cannot accept online payments or payments with credit cards at this time. You can deliver payment in one of two ways:
- By Mail: Payments can be sent through postal mail to 915 Locust SE, Room 6, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Attention: Monica McComas.
- In Person: Payments can be hand delivered to 915 Locust SE, Room 6. Payment is expected within 10 days of the invoice date.
Building Use Category Descriptions
| Category | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | APS Programs | Authorized Parent Organizations, Booster Club Activities, APS Departments |
| 2 | Educational Entities | Public Education Department |
| 3 | Public Interest Groups | Neighborhood Associations, Neighborhood Watch Groups, Charter Schools, Support Groups. For 501c3 organizations, documentation of non-profit status must be provided. |
| Category | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Youth Sports and Before & After School Programs/Permit Fee |
Razzle Dazzle, AYBL, AAU, USSSA, YMCA, Junior Wrestling, Club teams |
| 5 | Recreational, Religious, Political and Other Non-Profits |
Church Groups, Political Organizations, Private Schools |
| 6 | Commercial, For-Profit Groups and others | For-profit adult programs, Production companies |
Rental Fees
Minimum Facility Use Fees
A minimum facility use charge of two hours is required for any event scheduled outside of custodial staff's regular duty day.
| Athletic Facility Area | Non-Profit Rate | Other Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Gym | $37/hour | $100/hour |
| Middle School Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$52/hour | $150/hour |
| High School Auxiliary Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$47/hour | $112/hour |
| High School Main Gym: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$62/hour | $187/hour |
| Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer Fields: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$37/hour | $87/hour |
| Weight Room, Wrestling Room, Dance Room: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$37/hour | $87/hour |
| Tracks/Tennis Courts: Requires Athletic Director Approval |
$27/hour | $50/hour |
| Gym Scoreboards | $10/day | $20/day |
| Volleyball Standards | $10/day | $20/day |
| Wrestling Cheer Mats | $10/day | $20/day |
| School Facility Area | Non-Profit Rate | Other Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorium, Theater, Lecture Hall |
$62/hour | $162/hour |
| Sound Equipment | $10/day | $20/day |
| Stage Lighting | $10/day | $20/day |
| Cafeteria, Library | $37/hour | $112/hour |
| Classroom, Lobby, Indoor Common Areas |
$27/hour | $62/hour |
| School Grounds (playgrounds, patio area, parking lots) |
$25/hour | $60/hour |
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 |
| Program Type | Rate Per Use | Rate by Semester and Year |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Sports Practices Only | $30 per use for 1 to 6 uses |
$275/semester or $500/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 |
$375/semester or $600/year |
Questions?
Contact Monica McComas, Senior Facilities Usage Specialist at mccomas@aps.edu or (505) 842-3521 if you have any questions.