The San Mateo Union High School District makes school and athletic facilities available for rent when they are not being used for educational purposes.  The District’s Facilities Use Department manages the rental of these spaces for everything from community fundraisers to cultural events and youth sporting events.

How to Rent a Facility

All outside groups must apply for and obtain an approved permit in order to use a school facility. The process is as follows:

• Step 1: Renter submits a request for dates and times at a specific school and a specific facility. 
• Step 2: The request is submitted to the school site for approval.   
• Step 3: Once the school approves the dates and times, the renter pays for the permit and provides proof of insurance coverage. 
• Step 4: Upon receipt of payment and insurance, the Facilities Use team issues an Approved Permit to the renter. 

Obtain a facility use permit.

Need a Theater Venue for your Event?

Choose from two Performing Arts Centers and six theaters.

Learn more about SMUHSD’s theater venues including technical specifications.

The cost to rent a theater includes Theater Rental Fees, Equipment Rental Fees and Staffing Fees. Before considering our theaters, please review our Theater Terms and Conditions. For more information on fees and rentals, please contact our staff.

Facilities Use Update

Starting July 1, 2022 there are no longer any credit card service fees for payments through Civic Permits.

In addition, we are now accepting checks. Checks can be mailed to or dropped off at:

San Mateo Union High School District
Attn: Facilities Use
839 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010