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Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
Ontario support for energy and property costs
Offered by
Funding available
$ 1,488
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario support for eligible residents to help cover energy and property-related costs. It supports rent, property tax, reserve energy costs, and long-term care housing costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,488 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Application for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit through a personal tax return.
- Claiming support for rent, property tax, reserve energy costs, or long-term care accommodation costs.
Documents Needed
- Your 2025 income tax and benefit return
- Form ON-BEN, Application for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario residents
Who is not eligible
- People confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of 90 days or more that includes the first day of the payment month.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible rent for a principal residence subject to municipal or school tax.
- Property tax for a principal residence in Ontario.
- Household energy costs for a principal residence on a reserve in Ontario.
- Accommodation costs in a public or non-profit long-term care residence.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Rent or property tax for a secondary residence, such as a cottage.
- Rent for housing not subject to municipal or school tax.
- Non-housing charges such as food, maintenance, or condo fees.
- Rent paid to family or friends who do not report the income.
- Rent for a residence designated by a university, college, or private school.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility is based on Ontario residency, household situation, and qualifying costs paid in 2025.
- The credit amount is calculated using age, family status, and eligible housing or energy expenses.
How to apply
- File a 2025 income tax and benefit return.
- Complete Form ON-BEN, place a tick beside box 61020, complete Parts A and B and, if applicable, Part C on the back of the form, and attach the completed form to your return.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA reviews the tax return and calculates the credit after you apply.
- If eligible, payments are issued through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
- If the application is refused, a notice explaining the reason is usually sent.
Additional information
- The CRA administers the program on behalf of Ontario.
- The annual amount is usually paid monthly through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
- If the annual amount is $500 or less, it is paid as a single payment in the first payment month, usually July.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) Program
What is the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)?
Ontario support for eligible residents to help cover energy and property-related costs. It supports rent, property tax, reserve energy costs, and long-term care housing costs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) Funds up to $1,488 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) program, you must:
Ontario resident on December 31, 2025.
Meets age, family, or partner conditions.
Paid eligible housing or energy costs in 2025.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)?
Application for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit through a personal tax return.
Claiming support for rent, property tax, reserve energy costs, or long-term care accommodation costs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)?
You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 1-877-627-6664.
Where is the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) available?
The Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) program is available the province of Ontario.