What to know
- The next Ontario Trillium Benefit payment is scheduled for Aug. 10 for eligible Ontario residents receiving monthly payments.
- Benefit amounts have been adjusted for inflation, meaning some recipients could receive more than in the previous benefit year.
- The benefit combines the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit and Northern Ontario Energy Credit, with amounts depending on eligibility and household circumstances.
- Eligibility is generally determined using information from your income tax return and, where required, the ON-BEN application form.
- People entitled to $500 or less for the benefit year generally receive the amount as a single payment rather than monthly installments.
If you’re eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit, you could see extra cash in your bank account as soon as Monday. The latest payment is set for August 10, with amounts slightly higher than last year.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free monthly or lump-sum payment that helps low- to moderate-income residents pay for energy, property, and sales taxes, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Benefit amounts for the new benefit year have increased following an inflation adjustment, while individual eligibility and payments are determined using information from recipients’ 2025 tax returns.
How much Ontario Trillium Benefit could you get?
Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC): Up to $378 per adult and child.
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC): Up to $1,307 (for ages 18-64) or $1,488 for seniors (65+).
Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC): Up to $189 for single individuals and $290 for families living in northern regions.
How to apply
File your personal income tax and benefit return every year.
Complete and enclose the ON-BEN Application Form with your tax return.
Ensure you file by the April 30 deadline to establish or maintain your eligibility for the benefit year starting in July.
Payment schedule
Payment dates can be found on the Government of Canada’s website, but are typically issued on the tenth day of each month from July through June. However, if the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, it is paid on the last business day prior.
But those expecting $500 or less annually will receive the pay as a single lump-sum payment in July. Otherwise, you can choose monthly payments.
The maximum amounts available through the benefit can change from year to year as certain Ontario tax credits are adjusted for inflation.
That means the maximum available to eligible residents may rise even if the structure of the benefit itself hasn’t changed.
How much an individual actually receives, however, depends on factors including income, family situation and which of the three credits they qualify for.
