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Ontario Trillium Benefit
Tax-free support for Ontario living costs
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Ontario residents who meet the eligibility criteria for at least one component credit.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free payment for eligible Ontario residents that helps cover energy, sales, and property tax costs. It combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit, with 2026 benefits paid monthly or as a single lump sum.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- Payment for energy costs, sales tax, and property taxes.
Documents Needed
- Personal Income Tax and Benefit Return
- Form ON-BEN for OEPTC and/or NOEC
Official resources
Program guide
2024 northern ontario energy credit noec calculation sheet single individuals who have sole care least child
Application form
Supporting document
2023 Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) - Calculation sheet for single individuals who have no children
2023 Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) - Calculation sheet for single individuals who have no children
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario residents who meet the eligibility criteria for at least one component credit.
Who is not eligible
- People who are not Ontario residents for the relevant credit
- People who do not file a tax return
Eligible expenses
- Energy costs
- Sales tax
- Property tax
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Northern Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility for at least one component credit.
- Information reported on the tax return.
How to apply
- File your 2025 income tax and benefit return.
- For the OEPTC and/or NOEC components, complete the applicable areas of Form ON-BEN on your return.
- To choose a delayed single OTB payment, tick box 61060 in the Choice for delayed single OTB payment area on Form ON-BEN when you initially file your return.
Processing and Agreement
- The Canada Revenue Agency will use the information from your 2025 return to determine your eligibility and entitlement for the OSTC.
- The CRA will send you a notice if you are entitled to receive the OTB.
- If you choose to wait to receive the OTB in one payment and later change your mind, you can call 1-877-627-6645 or write to your tax centre.
- If any of the listed situations occur during the benefit year, your accepted election will be revoked and any applicable retroactive entitlements will be issued at the same time.
Additional information
- The benefit is not taxable.
- The Canada Revenue Agency issues the OTB on behalf of the Ontario provincial government.
- If your OTB payment is owed to you and your election is revoked, any applicable retroactive entitlements will be issued at the same time.
- If an estate receives an OTB payment for a month after the date of death, it must return the payment to the tax centre that served the deceased prior to their death.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Trillium Benefit Program
What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free payment for eligible Ontario residents that helps cover energy, sales, and property tax costs. It combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit, with 2026 benefits paid monthly or as a single lump sum.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit program, you must:
Be entitled to at least one component credit
File your 2025 income tax and benefit return
Complete the applicable areas of Form ON-BEN for OEPTC and/or NOEC
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Trillium Benefit?
Payment for energy costs, sales tax, and property taxes.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at none or by phone at 1-877-627-6645.
Where is the Ontario Trillium Benefit available?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Trillium Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Trillium Benefit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
Ontario Trillium Benefit is funded by Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ontario Ministry of Finance