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Ontario Trillium Benefit
Tax-free payment for Ontario residents
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
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Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-to moderate-income Ontario residents
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
Activities funded
- Payment for energy costs, sales tax, and property taxes.
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.
Documents Needed
- Personal Income Tax and Benefit Return
- Form ON-BEN for OEPTC and/or NOEC
Selection criteria
- Eligibility for at least one component credit.
- Information reported on the tax 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 Ontario government is proposing changes to the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Contacts
Official sources
Program guide
2024 ontario energy property tax credit oeptc calculation sheet single individuals who have sole care least child2024 ontario energy property tax credit oeptc calculation sheet single individuals who share care their children2025 Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC) calculation sheetsApplication form
5006-TG ON-BEN Application for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantApplication for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantApplication for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantCRA Large Print (Letter) - EnglishSupporting document
2023 Northern Ontario energy credit (NOEC) calculation sheets2023 northern ontario energy credit noec calculation sheet single individuals who share care their children2023 Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC) - Calculation sheet for single individuals who have no children2023 Ontario energy and property tax credit (OEPTC) - Calculation sheet for single seniors who have no children2023 ontario energy property tax credit oeptc calculation sheet single individuals who share care their childrenOther relevant PDF
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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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit program, you must:
Be a low-to moderate-income Ontario resident.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
You can contact Government of Ontario 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