Updated July 2026. ODSP and Ontario Works both pay on the last business day of the month, covering the following month’s benefits. Rates increased again on July 1, 2026 with a 1.9% inflation adjustment — here’s the current picture for both programs.
ODSP: Current Maximum Amounts (From July 1, 2026)
Following the July 2026 inflation adjustment, a single person’s maximum core income support rose to $1,436/month (from $1,408). This builds on ODSP rates having cumulatively increased over 20% since September 2022. Amounts for other household types adjust proportionally from their 2025-26 levels:
- Single person: up to $1,436 (basic needs + shelter, shelter capped at $599 pre-adjustment)
- Couple, no dependents: previously up to $1,951
- Single parent with one child: previously up to $1,838
- Couple with two children: previously up to $2,639
Shelter allowance is based on actual housing costs up to the program maximum, with families receiving higher caps than single recipients.
Ontario Works: Maximum Amounts
Ontario Works provides temporary assistance for residents actively seeking work, combining basic needs and shelter allowances:
- Single person: $733 (basic needs $343, shelter capped at $390)
- Couple, no dependents: $1,136 (basic needs $494)
- Single parent with one child: $1,002 (basic needs $360)
- Couple with two children: $1,553 (basic needs $650, shelter up to $756 for larger families)
2026 Payment Schedule (Both Programs)
Both programs pay on the last business day of the month preceding the benefit month:
- January 2026 benefits: paid December 31, 2025
- February: January 30, 2026
- March: February 27, 2026
- April: March 31, 2026
- May: April 30, 2026
- June: May 29, 2026
- July: June 30, 2026
- August: July 31, 2026
- September: August 31, 2026
- October: September 29, 2026
- November: October 30, 2026
- December: November 30, 2026
December payments are sometimes issued earlier to account for the holiday season.
Practical Tip
Keep your banking information current with the province to avoid payment delays — direct deposit recipients typically see funds between midnight and 6:00 a.m. on the payment date, while cheque recipients should build in extra time for mail delivery.
Source: Government of Ontario, Ontario Disability Support Program.
