Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Income Support

OntarioDisabilityChecked October 23, 2026

The Ontario Disability Support Program gives monthly income support and health-related benefits to Ontario residents with a substantial, long-term disability who have limited income and assets.

How much

A monthly amount for basic needs and shelter, set by the province and based on your household. Check ontario.ca for the current rates.

When it's paid

Monthly income support paid by the province. Other health-related supports may be available depending on your situation.

Who qualifies

You are at least 18 years old and live in Ontario
You have a substantial mental or physical impairment that lasts a year or more and substantially restricts your ability to work, care for yourself or take part in community life, confirmed by an approved health care professional
You show financial need, meaning your income, assets, living costs, family size and shelter costs qualify under the program's tests
You stay within the program's asset limits
Some people belong to a prescribed class and skip the disability assessment step

How to apply

Check the eligibility rules on ontario.ca before you start
Apply through the Ontario Disability Support Program, online or by phone, and provide your income, asset and living-cost details
Have an approved health care professional complete the disability report
If you are under 18, you can begin the application up to six months before your 18th birthday

What to have ready

Proof of identity and Ontario residency
Income and asset information for you and your household
Shelter costs such as rent or mortgage statements
Health care professional's disability report

Add to a printable checklist with other benefits

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming the disability must be permanent; the rule is a substantial impairment lasting a year or more
Leaving out assets or income, which can delay or reduce payments
Using a third-party rate figure instead of the current ontario.ca amounts

Still being confirmed: The official page lists the eligibility rules; the dollar amounts change and must be checked on ontario.ca before applying. Employment supports have separate criteria. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Ontario.ca: ODSP income support eligibility ↗

Last checked against these pages on October 23, 2026.

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