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Ontario Trillium Benefit Payment Dates 2026 and 2027

Monthly OTB payment dates, what the three credits inside it are, and the ON-BEN step renters and newcomers often miss.

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Checked October 17, 2026

Ontario Trillium Benefit datesPaid around the 10th

Next OTB paymentSee the calendar below

2026 (official)

Paid on the 10th or the business day before

Jan9Fri
Feb10Tue
Mar10Tue
Apr10Fri
May8Fri
Jun10Wed
Jul10Fri
Aug10Mon
Sep10Thu
Oct9Fri
Nov10Tue
Dec10Thu

2027 (projected)

Same rule, not yet published

Jan8Fri
Feb10Wed
Mar10Wed
Apr9Fri
May10Mon
Jun10Thu
Jul9Fri
Aug10Tue
Sep10Fri
Oct8Fri
Nov10Wed
Dec10Fri

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Dates from the CRANext payment worked out from today’s date

Key facts

The OTB is paid monthly, around the 10th.
It combines three credits: energy and property tax, Northern Ontario energy, and sales tax.
Renters qualify for the property tax part, but only if they file the ON-BEN form.
The benefit year starts in July and uses the previous year’s tax return.

What makes up the Ontario Trillium Benefit?

The OTB is one monthly payment that combines three Ontario credits. You can qualify for one, two or all three, which is why similar households can receive different amounts.

Credit	Who it helps
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit	People who paid rent or property tax, and residents of public long-term care homes
Northern Ontario Energy Credit	Residents of Northern Ontario
Ontario Sales Tax Credit	People with low and modest income

Do renters have to apply for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?

Yes. To get the energy and property tax part, complete the ON-BEN application with your tax return and enter the rent you paid and your address.

Keep your rent receipts

Newcomers renting their first apartment often skip ON-BEN because it mentions property tax. Rent counts, so keep receipts or a landlord statement for the year.

When can newcomers in Ontario start getting the OTB?

After you file your first Ontario tax return with the ON-BEN form. Payments start in the July after you file, for the benefit year based on that return.

See every other payment you may be eligible for on the CRA payment dates page.

Sources

Dates and amounts come from the official sources listed. Dates for future years are marked as projected until they are published. Canadianow is not affiliated with any government.

Questions

Ontario Trillium Benefit FAQ

When is the Ontario Trillium Benefit paid?

Around the 10th of each month. When the 10th falls on a weekend, it is paid the business day before, as on May 8 and October 9, 2026.

What is in the Ontario Trillium Benefit?

Three credits combined: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.

Can renters get the Ontario Trillium Benefit?

Yes. The energy and property tax credit counts rent you paid, but you must claim it on the ON-BEN form with your tax return.

Why did I get the whole year in July?

If your yearly amount is small, the CRA pays it as one payment instead of monthly instalments.

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