Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
Ministry of Finance / Canada Revenue Agency
Up to $1K
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit up to $1,307 (18-64) or $1,488 (65+); Northern Ontario Energy Credit up to $189 single / $290 family
Combines the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit and Ontario Sales Tax Credit into one tax-free payment, to help low- to moderate-income Ontarians with energy costs and sales and property taxes.
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Who qualifies
Ontario residents on December 31, 2025 who are 18+, have or had a spouse or common-law partner, or are a parent living with a child, and who paid or were deemed to pay rent or property tax, lived on a reserve and paid home energy costs, or lived in a public long-term care home. Must be eligible for at least one of the three credits.
Good to know
- Funding: Adjusted yearly for inflation; amounts are for the 2026 benefit year (July 2026 to June 2027); Ontario Sales Tax Credit not separately quoted.
- Notes: Sales tax credit amount not captured; null for min.
Evidence from the official page
- amount“$1,307 if you are between 18 and 64 years old” source ↗
- amount“If you're single, you could receive a maximum of $189.” source ↗
- status“Eligibility for the 2026 benefit year (July 2026” source ↗
Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.