Ontario Trillium Benefit

OntarioTax creditChecked October 2, 2026

The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines three credits that help with energy costs, property tax or rent, and sales tax. You claim it on your income tax return and the CRA pays it.

How much

For July 2026 to June 2027: Ontario Sales Tax Credit up to $378 per adult and per child under 19; Energy and Property Tax Credit up to $1,307 (ages 18-64) or $1,488 (65+); Northern Ontario Energy Credit up to $189 single or $290 families. Amounts shrink with income.

When it's paid

Paid around the 10th of each month starting July. If the yearly total is $500 or less it comes as one July payment; above $500 you can choose monthly or a single payment in June of the following year.

Who qualifies

You live in Ontario
You qualify for at least one of: Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, or Northern Ontario Energy Credit
You filed your tax return for the prior year
For the property tax part, you paid rent or property tax on your principal residence (or lived on a reserve, in long-term care or a student residence)

How to apply

File your income tax return by April 30
Complete the ON-BEN application form included in the return
Enter rent or property tax paid and your address
Set up direct deposit with the CRA

What to have ready

Rent receipts or property tax bill amounts
Address of your principal residence
Notice of assessment from prior years if correcting

Common mistakes to avoid

Forgetting the ON-BEN form
Not filing because income was zero
Entering rent for the wrong address or period

Official sources

Ontario.ca: Ontario Trillium Benefit ↗

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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