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Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
Tax credit for Ontario energy and property costs
Last Update: April 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,488
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Ontario tax credit helping low- to moderate-income residents with energy and property tax costs. It supports eligible 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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
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
- 2025 income tax and benefit return
- Completed Form ON-BEN
- Receipts, if requested by the CRA
- Form RC66SCH for newcomers to Canada, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario residents
- Individuals 18 and over, or with a spouse/common-law partner, or single parents
- Tenants, homeowners, reserve residents, and long-term care residents with eligible costs
Who is not eligible
- People who were incarcerated for more than 90 days starting on the first day of the payment month
- Applicants claiming only a secondary residence, such as a cottage
- People who did not file a 2025 income tax and benefit return
Eligible expenses
- Eligible rent for a main home subject to municipal or school property 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
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA reviews the return and calculates the credit after you apply.
- If eligible, payments are issued through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
- If your application is refused, you will usually receive a notice explaining why.
- If refused, you may file an objection through My Account or by mail.
Additional information
- The credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of Ontario.
- The annual amount is normally paid in 12 monthly instalments as part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
- If the annual amount is $360 or less, it is paid as a single payment in the first payment month, usually July.
- If payment is refused, an objection can be filed through My Account or by using Form T400A.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)?
Ontario tax credit helping low- to moderate-income residents with energy and property tax costs. It supports eligible 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.
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 Municipality of West Elgin by email at none 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.
Is the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) is a Tax Credits