Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency that gives up to $1,488. You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Low to moderate income; File a tax return each year (checked on the official page on September 30, 2026).
Up to $1,488
You likely qualify if: Live in Ontario; Low to moderate income; File a tax return each year.
Next payment October 9, 2026todayAdd to calendar
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Ontario benefit paid via the tax system that combines the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (up to $378 per person plus $378 per spouse and each child under 19), the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (up to $1,307 for ages 18-64, $1,488 for 65+) and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit. "Each year, you must apply for the Ontario Trillium Benefit" by filing a tax return with the ON-BEN form; payments start in July, and amounts over $500 can be monthly or a single June payment.
Who qualifies
You likely qualify if:
- Live in Ontario
- Low to moderate income
- File a tax return each year
Dates
Next payment October 9, 2026.
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