Eligible Ontario residents could get this benefit payment on Friday
Ontarians eligible to receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) can expect to receive payments on Friday, Oct. 9.
Ontario residents who are eligible for this benefit saw the amount they receive increase in July because of indexation, which adjusts benefit and credit payments to keep up with inflation. This year, payments went up by two per cent, lower than the 2.7 per cent increase in 2025.
How much could you receive?
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The OTB is a tax-free payment that combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.
So exactly how much are you eligible for during the benefit year from July 2026 to June 2027?
The Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) provides eligible residents aged 18 to 64 years old with up to $1,307. Those aged 65 and older can receive up to $1,488. Residents living on a reserve or in a public long-term care home may qualify for up to $290. You’ll also receive $25 for each month you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2025.
The amount you receive for the Northern Ontario Energy Credit depends on your marital status. If you’re single, the maximum amount you can receive is $189, while families can get a maximum of $290.
Eligible Ontarians will also get up to $378 annually for the Ontario Sales Tax Credit. You may be eligible for an additional credit of up to $378 for your spouse or common-law partner, and each dependent child under 19 years of age on the first of the payment month. This credit does not affect your GST/HST credit payments.
As a result, monthly OTB payments can vary depending on your situation.
OTB payment dates for the rest of the year
The remaining payments for the rest of the year will go out on the following dates:
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Dec. 10, 2026
Didn’t receive your payment? Wait 10 working days from the payment date before contacting the CRA.
Visit the Ontario government website for more information.
These are the benefits you could also receive in October.