Eligible Ontario residents could get a benefit payment on Thursday
Some Ontario residents should keep an eye on their bank accounts as payments for the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) are set to go out on Thursday.
Those eligible for this benefit saw payments increase for the 2026 benefit year in July because of indexation, which adjusts benefit and credit payments to keep pace with inflation. This year, payments went up by two per cent, lower than the 2.7 per cent increase in 2025.
This month, OTB recipients will receive payments on Thursday, Sept. 10.
What is the OTB and how much could you receive?
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.
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 $1,307. 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.
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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
After the Sept. 10 payments, the benefit will be paid out on the following dates:
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Dec. 10, 2026
If you don’t receive your payment, wait 10 working days from the payment date before contacting the CRA.